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INDEPENDENCE DAY

EK BHAARAT, SHRESHTH BHAARAT

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Mata Jai Kaur Public School celebrated the 74 greater goal to serve the community. A heart-warming Yoga
Independence Day on 14 August virtually yet Performance ‘Bhaarat Ki Beti’ depicted how progress

fervently. The occasion was presided over by Chief and upliftment of women makes a nation truly empowered. A
Guest Ms Taapsee Pannu- renowned actor and vibrant dance performance ‘Suno Gaur se Duniya Waloon’
alumna, Guest of Honour Justice G.S. Sistani, celebrated the spirit of self-reliance and oneness. The
School Chairman S. Surjit Singh and Vice former student council shared their experiences of
Chairperson Ms Rasna Singh, among other notable working for the school as one big team and evolving as
dignitaries. individuals through their journey.
The online event ‘Ek Bhaarat, Shreshth Bhaarat’ The Investiture ceremony was conducted to usher-in the
commenced with ‘Rangakriti’- an Art Exhibition that newly appointed Student Council. Vishakha Singla and
showcased sterling artwork by students, followed by a Abhishek Sharma sworn in as the Head Girl and Head Boy
mellifluous ‘Shabad’ in obeisance to the respectively as Ms Mehta administered the oath of
omnipresent. The traditional lamp lighting allegiance. Ms Taapsee Pannu in her address, reminisced her
ceremony was followed by a welcome address by the days spent in school and motivated students to stay connected
school principal, Ms Rashmi Mehta. Ms Mehta paid to their roots. Her stirring words were, “True freedom comes
tribute to the martyrs who laid their lives to free from breaking free from stereotypes and inspiring others to
India. She emphasized, “Freedom and do the same.” The event culminated with a vote of thanks
Independence bring a chance to live a life with a delivered by Ms Anuradha Babbar, the Head Mistress and
sense of purpose, dignity and integrity.” singing of the national anthem.

Justice G.S. Sistani advised the students to never
get complacent with titles and achievements and
identify a