Srinagar, Jan 26: A series of functions were today held across Kashmir division with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervour in connection with the celebration of 74th Republic-Day.
Republic Day marks the adoption of India’s constitution and the country’s transition to a republic on January 26, 1950. Every year, the celebrations marking the day feature spectacular flag unfurling ceremonies, inspection of parade by the chief guest and cultural pageantry.
Meanwhile, unfurling of the National Flag was held amid impressive Parades and mega cultural events at all venues of functions organised at district, sub-division, tehsil and block levels across Kashmir.
At Anantnag, the Republic Day was celebrated with great fervor and enthusiasm at GDC Khanabal (Boys) where Chairman District Development Council (DDC) Anantnag, Mohammad Yousuf Gorsi unfurled the national flag and took salute at the parade.
The contingents from CRPF, J&K Police, IRP, NCC among others took part in the march-past.
Addressing the gathering, the DDC Chairman said that the nation is paying rich tributes to the leaders, freedom fighters and martyrs who made countless sacrifices for the freedom of the country. Glorifying their contributions, he said that it is the result of their supreme efforts that we are living in a free country.
At Baramulla, Chairperson, District Development Council (DDC) Baramulla, Safeena Beigh unfurled the tricolor, inspected the parade and took salute at the march past on the eve of 74th Republic Day celebrations organised at District Police Lines Baramulla. The march past was presented by the contingents of J&K Police, CRPF, Home guards, Fire and Emergency services, NCC and students from different schools
Chairperson DDC said that Baramulla district has shown inclusive growth in all the fronts and the need of the hour is to make involvement of all stakeholders in the progress of the district by utilizing their potential.
At Budgam, the 74th Republic Day was today celebrated with much zeal and zest across the district.
The Chairman, District Development Council (DDC) Budgam, Nazir Ahmad Khan unfurled the National Flag and took salute at the march-past during the main function held at Sports Stadium Budgam.
On the occasion, various contingents from JKP, JKAP, CRPF, Home guards, NCC Cadets besides Contingents of education institutions also participated in the march-past parade.
Deputy Commissioner Budgam, S F Hamid, SSP Budgam Al- Tahir Gilani, DDC/ BDC members, ADDC Budgam Dr. Akramullah Tak, ADC Budgam Dr. Nasir Ahmad Lone, ASP, Gowhar Ahmad were present on the occasion.
At Ganderbal, 74th Republic Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervor across the district during which various programs were organized at district, Sub-district, tehsil and panchayat levels.
The main function was held at Qamaria ground Ganderbal where District Development Council (DDC) Chairperson Ganderbal, Nuzhat Ishfaq unfurled the National Flag and took salute at the parade.
The march-past was presented by the contingents of JKP, JKAP, CRPF, SSB, PTS Manigam, Forest Protection Force, SPO Ganderbal, District Police, Home Guard, Fire Service and students of various schools. Besides, a colorful cultural show was presented by the students who also presented patriotic songs and folk dance.
At Pulwama, Chairman, District Development Council (DDC), Syed Abdul Bari Indrabi unfurled the National Flag and took salute at the march past on the occasion of the 74th Republic Day celebration held at DPL Pulwama.
The march past was presented by the Contingents of JKP, CRPF, IRP, JKP Women Contingent, Home Guards, NCC, SPO’s, Fire & Emergency Services and school children.
District Development Commissioner Baseer ul Haq Choudary, SSP Pulwama Gh Jeelani, Additional Deputy Commissioner Pulwama, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Assistant Commissioner Development, Civil and Police officers besides DDC Members, BDC Members, PRI members and a large number of people attended the function.
At Kupwara, the 74th Republic Day was celebrated across the district with great enthusiasm and fervour.
The main function was held at District Police Lines Kupwara where Chairman District Development Council (DDC) Kupwara, Irfan Sultan Panditpori unfurled the National Flag, inspected the parade and took salute at march-past presented by contingents of JKP, JKAP, CRPF, IRP, Home Guards, FPF, Special Commandos, Police Band, NCC Cadets and school children.
Besides, in its first experience, Tableaus (Jankis) were also presented during the parade which showcased achievements of different line departments.
At Shopian, the 74th Republic Day was today celebrated with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervour at District Police Lines Shopian, here where District Development Council (DDC) Chairperson, Bilqees Jan unfurled the Tricolour, took salute at the March Past and inspected the parade consisting of contingents of CRPF, JKP, IRP, Fire and Emergency, Forest Protection Force, Homeguards, NCC and School Children of various Educational Institutions.
At Kulgam, On 74th Republic Day, a grand function was held at District Police Lines Kulgam where Chairperson, District Development Council (DDC) Kulgam, Mohammad Afzal Parrey unfurled the National Flag and took salute at the March past presented by the contingents of CRPF, JKP, JKP ladies police group, Home guard, fresh recruits, NCC cadets, students etc.
Addressing the gathering, the Chairperson DDC congratulated the people on Republic Day eve and highlighted the importance and historical background of the day.
At Bandipora, To celebrate 74th Republic Day, Grand functions were held across Bandipora.
The main function was held at S. K stadium Bandipora where Chairman District Development Council (DDC) Bandipora, Ab Gani Bhat unfurled the National flag and took salute at the march past presented by contingents of CRPF, JKP, JK IRP, JK Fire and Emergency, SPOs, JK Home Guard, NCC, students of various schools and JKP Band Group.
The programme witnessed presentation of various cultural events and patriotic songs depicting India’s vibrant cultural, economic and social progress.
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