Iyarkayai Nesi

2025-08-15

79th Independence Day Celebration at Pollachi Branch Prison

The 79th Independence Day was celebrated with patriotic spirit and dignity at the Pollachi Branch Prison on 15 August 2025.

Mr. Marimuthu, Superintendent of Pollachi Branch Prison, hoisted the National Flag and received the ceremonial Guard of Honour. Addressing the gathering, he highlighted the significance of preserving the hard-won freedom of our nation and paid tribute to the sacrifices of the freedom fighters.

The celebration was attended by Mr. M. Vetrivel, Non-Official Visitor (NOV) of Pollachi Branch Prison and Managing Trustee of Iyarkai Nesi Public Charitable Trust, along with Mr. Kamalakannan, Non-Official Visitor.

During the programme, the Non-Official Visitors encouraged the inmates to utilise their time in prison constructively through self-reflection, discipline, personal reform and positive transformation, with the aim of returning to society as responsible citizens.

Prison officers, staff and inmates actively participated in the Independence Day celebrations. Sweets were distributed to the inmates as part of the occasion.

The programme concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Mr. Charles, Chief Head Warden.