Gandhinagar, Aug. 14 -- Governor Acharya Devvrat chaired the At Home program on the eve of the state-level celebrations of the 79th Independence Day in Porbandar, the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi, stated a release.

The event, organised at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Porbandar, was graced by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister Kunvarji Bavaliya, and other dignitaries.

While extending greetings for the 79th Independence Day, the Governor said that this occasion was a moment to honour Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, and other patriots.

He emphasised that by emulating Gandhiji's efforts to preserve the nation's rich national and spiritual heritage during the freedom movement, the present g...