A series of functions were held across Kashmir division with great
enthusiasm and patriotic fervour today in connection with the celebration
of 73rd Republic-Day.
Republic Day marks the adoption of the constitution of India and the transition of the country to a republic on January 26, 1950. Every year, the celebrations marking the day feature spectacular military and cultural pageantry. In New Delhi, armed forces personnel march along the Rajpath, in an elaborate display of military might. The epic show on Rajpath eclipses everything else happening across the country on this auspicious day.
Hoisting 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.
On the 73rd Republic Day, a flag hoisting ceremony was held in the Lal Chowk area. Also, it was the first time since India’s independence that the national flag was unfurled atop Clock Tower (Ghanta Ghar) in Srinagar.
At Anantnag: The Republic Day function was held at GDC for Boys Khanabal, here today 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 and 108 BN took part in the march-past.
At Baramulla: Reiterating that nation is progressing in all fronts and Baramulla district is no exception to it, the Chairperson District Develop-ment Council Baramulla Safeena Beigh today said that district is today rec-ognized as an Aspirational District and the fastest developing District in the country and the need of the hour is to make involvement of youth in the progress of the district by utilizing their potential in all the sectors.
The Chairperson made these remarks on the occasion of 73rd Republic Day Celebration 2022 at District Police Lines Baramulla here where she un-furled the tricolor besides inspected the parade and took a salute at the march past.
At Budgam: The 73rd Republic Day was today celebrated with much zeal and zest across the district, with DDC Chairman Budgam, Nazir Ahmad Khan as a chief guest unfurled the National Flag and took salute at the march-past at Sports Stadium Budgam, where main function was held.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.
At Ganderbal: The District Development Council (DDC) Chairperson Gan-derbal, Nuzhat Ishfaq unfurled the National Flag and took the salute at the March Past presented on the occasion of 73rd Republic Day function held at Qamariya ground, Ganderbal here, today.In her address, while congratulating the people of Ganderbal, DDC Chair-person lauded the importance of Republic Day celebration and highlighted the various developmental achievements registered by district administra-tion in different sectors in the district besides implementation of welfare schemes as on 73rd Republic Day.
To give a flip to the developmental activities in the district, she said that 75 projects are approved under the Languishing scheme at the cost of Rs 215 crore due to which the developmental scenario of the district will get changed and most of services would be available at the door steps of general public, once these projects get completed.
At Pulwama: To celebrate 73rd Republic Day, a grand function was today organized at DPL Pulwama where Chairperson District Development Coun-cil (DDC) Pulwama, Syed Abdul Bari unfurled the National Flag and took salute at parade comprising contingents from CRPF, JKP, JKP Women’s Wing, Commando Palato, JKAP, Fire & Emergency, Home Guard, Youth Services & Sports Contingent and Band Squad contingent.Deputy Commissioner Pulwama Baseer-Ul-Haq Choudary, Additional Dis-trict Development Commissioner Pulwama Dr. Sheikh Ab Aziz, SP Pulwama Ghulam Jeelani, besides all District Civil, Police officers, DDC Members, BDC Members, PRI members, and large no of people were present on the occasion.
In his address Chairperson DDC extended his warmest greetings on the Re-public Day to the people. He said it is an honor for every citizen of Pulwama that the district has been ranked as No. 1 district in Kashmir division under the Good Governance index launched by the Union Minister of Home, Govt of India.
At Shopian: The 73rd Republic Day Celebration was today observed at Dis-trict Police Lines (DPL) Shopian where DDC Chairperson, Bilqees Jan hoisted the Tricolour and took salute at march past presented by contin-gents of CRPF, JKP, IRP, Forest Protection Police, Homeguards and school children.District Magistrate, Shopian, Sachin Kumar Vaishya was the “Guest of Honour” on the occasion. DDC Members, Sarpanchs Panchs, besides the seniors officers of District Administration, Police, CRPF, Prominent Persons of the society, social workers and political leaders among others attended the functions.
At Kulgam: On 73rd Republic Day, a grand function was held at District Po-lice Lines Kulgam where Chairperson District Development Council (DDC), Mohammad Afzal Parrey, hoisted 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 etc.DDC, Vice Chairperson, Shazia Jan, DDC members, Deputy Commissioner Kulgam, Dr.Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, SSP, Dr. G.V. Sandeep, BDC, President Municipal Council, Commandant CRPF 18th battalion, besides officers from civil and police administration and people participated in the programme.Addressing the gathering, the Chairperson District Development Council congratulated the people on Republic Day eve and highlighted the im-portance and historical background of the day.
At Kupwara: Republic Day was celebrated with traditional fervour and en-thusiasm across district Kupwara.
The Main function was held at District Police Lines (DPL), Kupwara where Chairman District Development Council (DDC), Irfan Sultan Panditpori un-furled the National Flag, inspected the parade and took salute at march-past presented by contingents of JKP, JKAP, CRPF, IRP, Home Guards, FPF and police band.
Vice Chairman DDC, Haji Farooq Ahmad Mir; Principal District & Sessions Judge Kupwara, Tasleem Arief; Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Imam Din; Senior Officers of District Administration and Police including SSP Kupwara, Yougal Manhas; ADDC, Altaf Ahmad Khan; ADC Kupwara, Ghu-lam Nabi Bhat, District Officers, DDC members, BDC Chairpersons and PRIs besides, general public and Media persons attended the function.
At Handwara, Republic Day celebration was also held at District Police Lines Handwara where President Municipal Committee Handwara, Mas-roor Ahmad Banday unfurled the National Flag, inspected the parade & took salute at march past presented by contingents of JKP, JKAP, BSF, CRPF, IRP and Police band. SP Handwara, Sandeep Gupta; Officers from civil administration, police department and other concerned were present on the occasion. Later, Cultural programmes and Award ceremony was also held.
At Karnah, Republic Day was also celebrated at the border area Tangdar where SDM Karnah, Dr. Gulzar Ahmad Rather unfurled the National Flag. Cultural programmes were also held. Meanwhile, Principal District and Sessions Judge Kupwara, Tasleem Arief hoisted the National Flag at District Court Complex Kupwara.
The Additional District and Sessions Judge (P.O) Fast Track Court Kup-wara, Chief Judicial Magistrate Handwara, Sub-Judge Kupwara, Secretary DLSA Kupwara, Special Mobile Magistrate Trehgam, Munsiff Kupwara, Munsiff Handwara, Munsiff Sogam, Munsiff Kralpora attended the cere-mony along with their staff.
At Bandipora: The main function of 73rd Republic Day was held at SK Sta-dium Bandipora where Chairman District Development Council Abdul Gani Bhat unfurled the National Flag and inspected the parade.COVID warriors and best performing government officers and officials, media persons and students were felicitated at the end of the programme. Higher Secondary Schools, District Hospital Bandipora, Degree Colleges, government offices, Panchayat Ghars and Mu-nicipal Buildings. In Gurez the heavy snowfall couldn’t deter locals from staying in-doors but came in numbers to celebrate the day along with the army.
