Chandigarh, August 15:- The Municipal Corporation Chandigarh has organized a simple function to commemorate the Independence Day in MCC building, Sector 17, here today. Sh. Kuldeep Kumar, Mayor, Chandigarh was the Chief Guest on the occasion.

While addressing the councilors and senior officers, officials and representatives from NGOs on the occasion after hoisting the National Flag, Mayor said that this was a day of introspection for all of us to see if we have fulfilled the dreams of our great freedom fighters.

Earlier, Sh. Kuldeep Kumar, Mayor and Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, MC Commissioner, awarded commendation certificates to the Municipal Corporation officials and awarded appreciation certificates to the representatives of NGOs and social activists.

The Mayor highlighted the initiatives/projects of the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh during his speech. He lauded the efforts of Safaimitras, Safai Sainiks, Malis, labourers and all officers and officials of Municipal Corporation for contributing their best to maintain the beauty of city beautiful.

He said that every councillor, officer and employee in the Corporation is engaged in serving the people with full diligence and determination, whether it is the successful operation of the 24x7 water supply project on a pilot basis in Manimajra, proper disposal and processing of garbage in Dumajra, proper maintenance of the city's parks and green belts or the maintenance of street lights. He said that apart from serving for the basic works in the city, the corporation plays an excellent role in the field of public participation. He expressed his heartfelt gratitude to all the employees and officers.

On this occasion, he also expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Chandigarh's popular MP Sh. Manish Tiwari, who contributes significantly to the development work of the corporation with his able guidance and he will continue to do so in the future as well, for which the city residents will always be grateful to him, said the Mayor.

As a Member of Parliament from Chandigarh, the Hon'ble MP has raised various issues while representing the city in the Parliament, including Metro project, share wise property, Lal dora, etc. along with his demand for a Rajya Sabha seat for Chandigarh is also commendable, so that Chandigarh can be represented in the Rajya Sabha as well, the Mayor said.

The Mayor further said that from time to time, whenever the Municipal Corporation faces any kind of problem or needs funds, His Excellency the Governor of Punjab and the Administrator of Chandigarh have always come forward to help out. On this occasion, he expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Administrator of Chandigarh, Sh. Gulab Chand Kataria saying that he is a skilled personality and a wise man. We hope that in the coming times too, he will continue to guide and contribute in the development of the city being done by the Municipal Corporation, said the Mayor.

Earlier, the Mayor and Commissioner awarded commendation certificates to the employees of MCC