Independence Day is around the corner and Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao is planning a big event on this occasion. If sources are to be believed KCR will be hosting the national flag at the historic Golconda fort August 15, 2016.

Firstly KCR will pay tributes to Veerula Sainik Smarak at Parade Grounds in Secunderabad from where he will drive to Golconda fort.

As part of the Independence Day celebrations, all important buildings such as Raj Bhavan, Secretariat, Assembly buildings, High Court, Charminar, etc in Hyderabad would be lightened up.

Chief Secretary Dr. Rajiv Sharma held a high-level review meeting with officials of various departments at Secretariat. He discussed the arrangements to be made for Independence Day across the State.

He asked officials to take necessary steps to regulate traffic and install sign boards along the stretch of roads leading to the Golconda fort. He also asked them to put barricades on the venue and arrange adequate water and power supply there.  

He added all the artists of the cultural department would perform on the occasion at the fort.

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BY M. DIVYA SRI