Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 27: Governor N N Vohra today observed that maintenance of peace and public order are imperative for securing sustained growth and development.
He was addressing Republic Day function at Maulana Azad Stadium after hoisting the Tricolour at the State level function. He said that because of the consistently negative trans-border factors and recurring challenges to the maintenance of peace and normalcy, Jammu and Kashmir has continued to face varied hurdles in maintaining the required pace for securing its growth and developmental goals.
He saluted the State and Central Armed Police Forces and the Army for their uncompromising commitment and devotion to duty and paid homage to all the brave officers and men who have sacrificed their lives to safeguard national security.
The Governor said that while celebrating the birth of the Republic of India we must also remember and pay tribute to the great national leaders who carried out a prolonged struggle to liberate our country from the foreign yoke. He said that it is the duty of all the citizens of India to protect and preserve our hard won freedom and to commit themselves afresh to safeguarding the unity and integrity of the Nation.
“It is a matter of serious concern that the past year witnessed repeated violations of the Ceasefire Agreement and continuing attempts at infiltration across the International Border (IB) and the Line of Control (LoC). In the Jammu region, there were two terrorist attacks across the IB last year. The repeated instances of unprovoked heavy firing from across the border caused loss of innocent lives and damage to the properties of those who are living in the villages along the border”, he said.
The Governor observed, “over the years, repeated attempts have been made to persuade our western neighbour to respond positively to India’s recurring initiatives for securing peaceful bilateral relations. Needless to stress, till peace dawns on our frontiers our Security Forces shall continue their unceasing vigil to safeguard the territorial integrity of our country.
The Governor observed, “in the past decades, since the attainment of Independence, our country has faced serious challenges on varied fronts. It is a matter for pride that India, the largest democracy in the world, has been able, despite numerous constraints, to achieve outstanding successes in several arenas and is steadily emerging as one of the largest economies in the world”.
Earlier, Mr Vohra inspected the parade and took the salute at an impressive march past. Usha Vohra, First Lady; Mubarak Gul, Speaker, Legislative Assembly; Amrit Malhotra, Chairman, Legislative Council; Mufti Mohammad Sayeed and Omar Abdullah, former Chief Ministers; Vice Chairmen of various Boards; Legislators; Acting Chief Justice and Judges of the State High Court, senior Civil, Police and Army officers, political and social activists, prominent citizens and a large number of the citizenry were present on the occasion.
A colourful cultural pageantry based on national integration and the glorious composite heritage of the State was presented by several thousand students from various local schools on this occasion. Bhartiyam, in which students from various educational institutions participated, received a thunderous applause. Army Weapons and Equipment Display by 26 Inf. Div. and Motorcycle Acrobatic display by men and women Dare-Devils of J&K Police received repeated cheers from the jam-packed audience in the Stadium.
REASI: The day was celebrated with gaiety and national spirit at District, Sub-division, tehsil and block levels.
The main function was held at Mini Sports Stadium Reasi, where Deputy Commissioner, Reasi-Shabir Ahmad Bhat hoisted the Tricolour and took salute at the parade comprising of 31 contingents drawn from CRPF, District Police, IRP, Police Training Centre Talwara, NCC and students from various Government and private schools.
While addressing the gathering, Bhat underscored the importance of this historical day on which our country became a Sovereign Democratic Republic, one of the best systems of governance prevailing in the world, adding that it was on this day in 1950 that the constitution of India came into existence.
KISHTWAR: The main function was organized in historic Chowgan ground where Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Mohammad Javed Khan unfurled the Tricolour and took salute at the march past contingents of JKP, CRPF, IRP, CISF, FPF, NCC students of Degree College, Boys HSS and other schools.
While addressing the audience, Mr. Khan paid tributes to the founding fathers of the nation who sacrificed their lives for the sake of the nation. He called upon the people to preserve the rich cultural and historical traditions of the country. He said that during past 65 years India has attained remarkable progress in all fields.
SAMBA: Deputy Commissioner Mubarak Singh unfurled the Tricolour and took salute at the march past contingents of army, Ex-Servicemen, JKP, and students of various schools. He extended warm greetings to the people on the occasion and recalled the sacrifices of the great leaders and freedom fighters.
He conveyed his special greetings to the para-military forces, guarding the frontiers, adding that besides protecting sovereignty of the country they also assist the masses during natural calamities.
Highlighting the importance of the Republic Day, the Deputy Commissioner said the declaration of Indian Republic on January 26, 1950 was the first milestone towards achieving the heights of democracy and development on all fronts.
RAMBAN: Republic day was celebrated at the District Police Lines ground where Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Farooq Shah Bukhari hoisted the National Flag and took salute at the march past.
Mr Farooq while addressing the public said that it was due to the untiring efforts of the makers of the constitution that Indian citizens have been given their rights to live in a socialist, sovereign, and democratic republic. He appealed to the people to maintain brotherhood for overall prosperity and development of the state.
DODA: Deputy Commissioner Doda Shyam Vinod Meena unfurled the Tricolour and took salute at the march past contingents of JKP, CRPF, IRP, FPF, JKHG, NCC and students of Government and private educational institutions.
While addressing the gathering, Mr Meena recalled the sacrifices made by the freedom fighters for strengthening unity and brotherhood in the country. Later on a scintillating cultural bonanza was presented by the students of various schools.
DDC also presented awards to the best performing teachers of the District, students who topped in board examinations, best march past contingents and best cultural programme. DDC also gave away Silver and Bronze medals awarded to the officers/officials by the Registrar General and Census Commission of India, Ministry of Home Affairs and Government of India for their performance during census 2011.
KATHUA: The day was celebrated with great zeal, fervor and gaiety at Sports Stadium Kathua. District Development Commissioner Kathua Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary hoisted the National Flag and took salute at the parade.
The contingents comprised of Police, CRPF, PTS Kathua, Forest Protection Force, NCC and students of government and private educational institutions.
Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary while greeting the people on 66thRepublic Day paid tribute to the soldiers who laid their life while protecting the citizens from internal and external anti national forces. Underscoring the contributions of the freedom fighters, DDC said that the hard fought independence is earned by their supreme sacrifices. He said it is the duty of every citizen to obey the fundamental duties enshrined in the constitution of India.
He said democracy, religious freedom, gender equality and provision of the economic development and upliftment of deprived classes are the key features of our constitution. He also said that Indian constitution is well admired by the world and considered to be a well knitted constitution. He said fundamental rights are coupled with some fundamental duties and each citizen must make an endeavor to abide by it.
UDHAMPUR: The day was celebrated in the premises of Government PG Degree College for Boys, where the District Development Commissioner Yasha Mudgal hoisted the National Flag, inspected parade and took salute at an impressive march past presented by 41 contingents drawn from CRPF, Police, Forest Protection Force, NCC Boys and Girls and Government and private educational institutions.
Speaking on the occasion, District Development Commissioner said that the constitution of independent India came into existence on this day in the year 1950 which provides equal fundamental rights to every citizen of the country irrespective of any caste, creed, colour or religion.
Later, the DDC distributed trophies, certificates of merit among the students who excelled in academics, march past, cultural items.
POONCH: Deputy Commissioner M H Malik hoisted the National Flag on the occasion of 66th Republic Day celebrations at Sports Stadium Poonch and took salute at an impressive march past presented by the contingents of JKP, JKAP, NCC, Band of 93- Infantry Brigade, QRT Commando and students of various educational institutions.
Complimenting the people on Republic Day, the Deputy Commissioner said that after gaining independence successive Governments in India held fast to the goal of planned developmental process and made remarkable strides in Agriculture, Science & Technology, Industry, education, health, human resource, roads, and infrastructure.
On the occasion, the students of various schools presented a colourful cultural programme which was highly appreciated by the jam-packed audience.
Later, the Deputy Commissioner distributed prizes among the best adjudged march past contingents and schools for presenting cultural programme.
RAJOURI: The day was celebrated in Rajouri with enthusiasm and patriotic fervor. The main function was held at District Police Line where District Development Commissioner, Jitendra Kumar Singh hoisted the Tricolour and took salute at the march past contingents of J&K Police, CRPF, Forest Protection Force, NCC Cadets and students of various Government and private schools.
Speaking on the occasion, DDC highlighted the importance of Republic Day and said that the countrymen got this special day due to supreme sacrifices of the freedom fighters and warriors of our country.
The students presented colorful bonanza of cultural items based on the theme of patriotism and national integration.
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