CM Palaniswami will honour Covid-19 frontline warriors in a low key I-Day celebration

Chennai | Friday | 14th August, 2020

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There will be no participation of freedom fighters, since they are senior citizens.

Students and schoolchildren will also not be involved due to the “extraordinary” pandemic situation, an official release said.

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On the auspicious day of 74th Independence Day, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami will honour the frotier workers engaged in the ongoing battle against Covid-19.

Palaniswami will unfurl the Tricolour in a low-key ceremony at the Secretariat on Saturday, the government said, and urged people to avoid visiting the venue in person as the programme will go live on TV and radio.

There will be no participation of freedom fighters, since they are senior citizens.

Students and schoolchildren will also not be involved due to the “extraordinary” pandemic situation, an official release said.

“The chief minister will honour COVID-19 frontline workers by giving them medals and certificates,” it said.

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