ITANAGAR, AUG 15:

The Arunachal Press Club (APC) and Arunachal Pradesh Union of Working Journalists (APUWJ) celebrated the 80th Independence Day at the APC premises at Ganga here on Saturday.

The observance marked the third Independence Day celebration at the Press Club’s permanent premises since its inauguration in 2022. The APC began holding the annual celebration at its own premises in 2024, followed by the 2025 observance under the then leadership of Dodum Yangfo. This year’s celebration was held under APC president Amar Sangno.

Sangno hoisted the National Flag and addressed members of the media fraternity on the significance of Independence Day and the importance of continuing the tradition at the Press Club’s permanent premises.

“APC shall continue this tradition of celebrating not only Independence Day but also Republic Day with the same energy, now that we have our own office building,” Sangno said.

Extending Independence Day greetings to fellow journalists, he urged members of the media fraternity to remember the freedom fighters and fallen heroes whose sacrifices paved the way for the country’s independence.

The programme was attended by APUWJ president Dodum Yangfo, APC general secretary Damien Lepcha, APUWJ general secretary Sonam Jelly and other office-bearers and members of the two organisations.

Stuents from local schools also participated in the celebration, adding a youthful presence to the national observance.