Dehradun, Jan. 26 -- On the occasion of Republic Day, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami emphasised that the day is a moment to "honour the Constitution-makers" and freedom fighters "who contributed to India's independence."

Speaking at a "Vande Mataram" event, the Chief Minister extended his Republic Day wishes to the people.

He said that the "collective singing of the national anthem Vande Mataram further increases the flame of patriotism in the heart."

"Our nation is full of diverse sects, castes, languages, traditions and cultures. Our Constitution, which came into force on 26 January 1950, awakens the feeling of nation first among the citizens of the country by weaving all these diversities into the thread of unity. Th...