By TCN News,
Hyderabad: The Popular Front of India (PFI), Hyderabad unit and the Development Welfare Society organised the 66th Republic Day celebrations at Hasan Nagar here.
“The general public, at large, should not only celebrate the Republic Day but also protect it from the clutches of communal, fascist and capitalistic forces, which are ruining the spirit of our republic,” Rafiq Ahmed, Popular Front Of India, Hyderabad city president, said.
“The Constitution of India is one of the best Constitutions of the world. Our Constitution is laid with the spirit of an India ruled by the public at large. But, today our India is being ruled by power mongers, capitalists, criminals and communal forces. India, which has an approach of the welfare state, is now being diverted to be a capitalistic state,” Ahmed was quoted in a release sent by Shaik Haneef, city secretary, PFI, Hyderabad.
“The day when the father of our nation Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated; it was the day when fascism stepped in India with its true colors. It was the blowing attack on the republic by the RSS. After the murder of Gandhiji, the main culprit Nathuram Godse had said, ‘We are proud to kill Gandhi and to be RSS’ (sic),” the release said.
Earlier, the programme started with flag hosting by advocate Syed Shafiullah Quadri, Welfare Party of India leader. The popular song ‘Sare jahan se accha Hindostan Hamara’ was played on the occasion. Shafiullah appealed to the people to “fight for our rights, which are given in the Constitution.”
Zainulabdil, in-charge Development Welfare Society, thanked all for celebrating the Republic Day at his office and said all the work for public was carried out with support of people.
B Subash Garu, TRS convener, Shiverampally, also attended the programme and said it is now a time for all Muslims, Dalits, Sikhs and Christians to unite for a good cause, the release added.