Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Jan 27: The 65th Republic Day was celebrated across the Kashmir valley with great enthusiasm, gaiety and fervour.
SRINAGAR: Minister for Rural Development and Panchayats, Ali Mohammad Sagar was the chief guest at Republic Day function at Bakshi Stadium. He unfurled the Tricolour and inspected guard of honour. Later, he took salute of the parade, in which contingents of BSF, CRPF, ITBP, J&K Armed Police, IRP, Women’s Police Force, District Police, NCC, Fire & Emergency Services, students of various Government and private schools participated.
The artists of State Information Department, Cultural Academy and students of various schools and Youth Services and Sports presented a scintillating cultural bonanza on the occasion. MLA Amira Kadal, Nasir Aslam Wani, MLA, Batmaloo, Irfan Ahmad Shah, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, IG Kashmir, District Magistrate Srinagar, SSP Srinagar and other senior civil and police officers were present on the occasion.
Addressing the function, Mr Sagar said that Republic Day is the most significant day in the history of the country as Constitution of India, the basic framework of governance framed by great leader B R Ambedkar was implemented from this day.
Recalling the sacrifices of great leaders of the country for strengthening the bonds of brotherhood and amity, Mr Sagar said that leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, J L Nehru and Sher-i-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah laid a strong edifice for brotherhood, amity and communal harmony besides for the composite culture of the country. He said that Sher-i-Kashmir worked for maintaining the secure atmosphere for minorities for which the Kashmiris should be proud of.
BUDGAM: Minister for Finance and Ladakh Affairs, Abdul Rahim Rather unfurled the National Flag and took salute at the march past at Sports Stadium. The contingents of JKP, JKAP, IRP, CRPF, Forest Protection Force and school children participated in the march past.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr Rather emphasised on various values and objectives enshrined in the Constitution like secularism, sovereignty and socialism. He also highlighted various fundamental rights guaranteed to citizens by the Constitution and at the same time reminded people of their responsibilities towards the country which include safeguarding the nation against communal and divisive forces.
The Minister urged upon the youth to come forward and co-operate with the Government in taking the State to the new heights of development and prosperity. He said during the last two decades of turbulence the State has suffered immensely in every sector and need of the hour is to work with dedication to bring it at par with other States of the Country.
KUPWARA: The main function was held at District Police Lines where Minister for CA&PD and Transport, Choudhary Mohammad Ramzan unfurled the National Flag and took salute. The contingents of CRPF, IRP, JKAP, JKP, Forest Protection Force and school children participated in the march past.
Speaking on the occasion, Choudhary Mohammad Ramzan stressed on the importance of Republic Day, adding that the Constitution of the country was framed to envisage equality to all its citizens. He said that today the country is witnessing development in all spheres and the State of Jammu and Kashmir is also marching towards peace and development.
On the occasion, cultural items were presented by students of various schools.
GANDERBAL: Minister for Forests and Environment, Mian Altaf Ahmad unfurled the National Flag at Ganderbal and took salute at the march past. The contingents of JKP, JKAP, IRP, CRPF, Forest Protection Force and school children participated in the march past.
Speaking on the occasion, the Minister lauded the role of people in maintaining peace, amity and brotherhood in the State due to which development and prosperity was ensured in the State.
Among others, Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, senior officers of Police and Civil administration were present on the occasion.
PULWAMA: The main function was held at District Police Lines where the Minister for Agriculture, Ghulam Hassan Mir unfurled the National Flag and took salute on the march past. The contingents of JKP, JKAP, IRP, CRPF, Forest Protection Force and School children participated in the march past.
Speaking on the occasion, the Minister emphasized the importance of the democracy in the country, adding that era of peace, progress and prosperity has ensured due participation of people in the democratic set up of the country. He said education has a pivotal role in transforming the State and enabling to achieve the goals of welfare and development.
Among others, Deputy Commissioner Pulwama, senior officers of Police and Civil administration were present on the occasion.
BARAMULLA: The Republic Day was celebrated at District Police Lines where the Minister for Medical Education, Youth Services and Sports, Taj Mohi-ud-Din unfurled the National Flag and took salute at the march past. The contingents of JKP, JKAP, IRP, CRPF, Forest Protection Force and school children participated in the march past.
Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said that during last five years of the Coalition Government, era of development and prosperity has been ushered in the State besides providing all basic amenities to the people in every nook and corner of the State. He said that amity, brotherhood and communal harmony have been the benchmark of the people of the State. The Minister reiterated that efforts have been made to improve the economic status of the people by implementing various welfare and developmental schemes.
BANDIPORA: Republic Day was celebrated with patriotic zeal and enthusiasm at Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium, Bandipora where the Minister for Higher Education, Mohammad Akbar Lone was chief guest, who hoisted the National Flag and took salute at the march past. The contingents of JKP, JKAP, IRP, CRPF, Forest Protection Force and School children participated in the march past.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr Lone lauded the landmark achievements of present Government and said that holistic and equitable development of all the regions of the State has been ensured by the present government besides reaching out to people in all areas has been made obligatory function of the administration.
He said that Government has registered massive development by making every effort to build a progressive, productive and developed State at par with other States of the country. He reminded the people about the glorious traditions of amity, peaceful co-existence, mutual brotherhood and tolerance of the State.
ANANTNAG: The main function was held at Government Degree College for Boys Anantnag where Minister for Hajj and Auqaf and Public Enterprises, Peerzada Mohammad Sayeed hoisted the National Flag and took salute on the march past.
Speaking on the occasion, Peerzada Sayeed appealed the people to maintain brotherhood, amity and communal harmony in the State, which are prerequisites for prosperity and development.
A colorful march past was presented by J&K Police, CRPF, JKAP, Fire and Emergency Services, NCC Cadets and students of various schools. Scintillating cultural programmes were presented by school children and Department of Information.
Among others, Member Parliament Dr Mehboob Beigh, MLC B A Veeri, Deputy Commissioner Anantnag besides all the district officers were present on the occasion.
KULGAM: Minister for Social Welfare, Sakina Itoo unfurled the National Flag and took salute at the march past.
Enumerating the achievements registered by the present Government during the last five years, Sakina said that people witnessed a golden era of development and prosperity in the State particularly in the fields of employment generation, power, drinking water, road communication, health and education, adding that fulfilling aspirations and developmental needs of the people received focused attention of the Government. She said that implementation of flagship programmes for the welfare of the poor destitute and downtrodden people have received impetus during the present Government.
A colorful march past was presented by J&K Police, CRPF, JKAP, Fire and Emergency Services, NCC Cadets and students of various schools. Scintillating cultural programmes were presented by school children and Department of Information.
SHOPIAN: Minister for Tourism, Ghulam Ahmad Mir unfurled the National Flag at Fruit Mandi and took salute at the march past presented by contingents of District Police, CRPF, IRP, JKAP, Fire and Emergency Services, Home Guard, NCC and students of various schools of the district.
Speaking on the occasion, the Tourism Minister said that after attaining freedom, the country has made strides in various sectors particularly education, science, agriculture, health, power and other fields. He said our country is the largest democracy in the world where everyone enjoys fundamental rights.
The Minister said the peace is imperative for the socio-economic development of the State and appealed the people to cooperate with the Government to maintain normalcy and peace. He urged upon the parents and teachers to take special attention of their children adding that children are the builders of the nation who need proper and quality education to make them civilized and responsible members of the society.
Later, the Minister distributed prizes among the best cadets and students for presenting colourful cultural programmes. The Information Department has also organized cultural programme on the occasion.
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