Youth must work towards development

BANGALORE: Former prime minister H D Deve Gowda emphasised the need to translate the freedom fighters’ dreams into reality. “On the occasion of Republic Day, each one of us have to rededicate ourselves to work for the development of our country. It is the duty of the present generation to fulfil the dreams of our elders,” Gowda said, after unfurling the national flag in JD(S) state office here on Thursday.Stating that secularism, social justice and equality formed the bedrock of our democratic structure as well as the constitution , the JD(S) national president called upon the people to strengthen the spirit of cooperation and understanding for the welfare of the country.