New Delhi, Jan. 26 -- Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Sunday asked people to take a minute to thank the freedom fighters who played a crucial role in India's Independence.

"Today on 71st #RepublicDay, let's take a minute to thank all who fought for our freedom & shaped our country to be a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular & Democratic Republic with the adoption of the Constitution.," Amarinder Singh tweeted.

"Let us pledge to uphold & safeguard these values of our great Nation," he added.

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