Under PM’s leadership J&K charted journey from fear to freedom: Amit Shah

New Delhi, Aug 15: Terming the Independence Day celebrations in Jammu and Kashmir as a symbol of the transformative changes witnessed by the region in recent years, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, J&K has “charted a journey from fear to freedom.”
In a post on X, Shah wrote: “Jammu and Kashmir has charted a journey from fear to freedom under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.”
Referring to areas once affected by violence, HM Shah said, “Where hoisting the Tiranga once invited threats, J-K now hosts Tiranga Yatras, with millions waving our National Flag with joy and pride.”
“Celebrations in Jammu and Kashmir are symbol of the changes witnessed in the Union Territory in recent years. National flag is being waved across J&K with joy and pride. People are participating in Independence Day celebrations without any fear and threats,” HM Shah said.
The remarks came on the 80th Independence Day, with celebrations being held across Jammu and Kashmir amid heightened security arrangements.
Meanwhile, J&K is witnessing massive public participation in the Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign 2026, being held from August 9 to 17 to mark the 80th Independence Day.
The campaign also holds special significance this year as the country commemorates the 150th anniversary of India’s National Song, “Vande Mataram”.
The administration has distributed more than 14 lakh National Flags across all 20 districts as part of efforts to ensure widespread participation and retain the Union Territory’s top national ranking in public engagement under the campaign.
Pertinently, on August 12, Lieutenant Governor Sinha led a flagship Tiranga rally from the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) to the Botanical Garden in Srinagar.
A spectacular Tiranga Shikara Rally was also held simultaneously on Dal Lake, with around 250 decorated boats taking part in the celebrations.
The week-long campaign features a series of programmes and activities across the Union Territory, with citizens, government departments and various organisations participating in the celebrations.
The administration has urged people to display the Tricolour at their homes and workplaces and participate in the campaign to strengthen the spirit of patriotism and national unity. (KNO)