R-Day celebrations in Leh, Kargil
Excelsior Correspondent
LEH/KARGIL, Jan 27: The 70th Republic Day was celebrated with patriotic fervour and zeal in both the districts of Ladakh region.
At Leh, Chief Executive Councillor LAHDC Jamyang Tsering Namgyal unfurled the National Flag at historic Polo Ground in the presence of thousands of people.
Speaking on the occasion, CEC remembered the first President of India Dr Rajendra Prasad, who led the free India and architect of India Constitution Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar, who gave precious gift of Indian Constitution on 26th January, 1950.
CEC highly spoke of the contribution made by Ladakhis specially people living on the borders in safeguarding the nation since time immemorial. He also highlighted the developmental and financial achievements of LAHDC, Leh resulted in the last five years under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi.
On this occasion, citation awards were presented to individuals, Govt agencies and organizations for their remarkable contributions in various fields. To mark the occasion a colourful cultural programme was presented by the school children and artists of Information and Cultural Academy Leh.
Earlier, CEC also hoisted the National Flag at Council Secretariat in the presence of Dy. Chairman, Executive Councilors, Councilors and others.
At Kargil, Republic Day was celebrated with immense patriotic zeal and gaiety. The CEC Feroz Ahmed Khan hoisted the National Flag at Khree Sultan Chow Sports Stadium and took salute at march past by the contingents of Jammu and Kashmir Police, NCC, Army and civil band besides a number of contingents of Government and private educational institutions.
Khan while congratulating the people recalled the contributions of the makers of the Constitution and supreme sacrifices of the national heroes who laid down their lives for the country. He hailed the services of the Army, paramilitary forces and police in guarding the frontiers of the country in harsh weather conditions and for maintaining peace, order and internal security in the country.
He also highlighted the achievements, developmental activities underway and future plans of the present Council in Kargil District.
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