76th Republic Day celebrated with patriotic fervour across Kashmir

Srinagar, Jan 26: The 76th Republic Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervour across Kashmir, with a series of functions held at District level to commemorate the day, an official press release said.

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.

This year’s Republic Day was celebrated under the theme “Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas” (Golden India: Heritage and Progress) which emphasises India's rich cultural legacy while highlighting its strides in development and modernization.

At Budgam, the main Republic Day function was held at Sports Stadium Budgam, where Chairman, District Development Council (DDC), Budgam, Nazir Ahmad Khan unfurled the National Flag and took salute at the march-past. Earlier, Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Akshay Labroo also unfurled the national flag at DC Office Complex and extended his Republic Day greetings to all.

At Ganderbal, the District Development Council (DDC) Chairperson, Nuzhat Ishfaq, unfurled the National Flag and took the ceremonial salute from the contingents participating in the March past.

At Pulwama the event was attended by DDC Chairperson, Syed Abdul Bari Andrabi as the chief guest, who unfurled the national flag and took the salute at an impressive march past, symbolizing the unwavering patriotic zeal.

The event witnessed the presence of thousands of enthusiastic and joyful residents of the district including youth, children, senior citizens and women and people from different walks of life.

At Kulgam, 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, NCC cadets, students etc.

At Shopian, amid great fervour and gaiety and wondrous display of unity and cultural prowess, 76th Republic Day was today celebrated at DPL Shopian.

Chairperson, District Development Council (DDC) Shopian, Bilqees Jan unfurled the Tricolour and inspected the parade at an impressive show of strength and cohesion at District Police Lines, Shopian in presence of mammoth gathering of citizens.

At Bandipora, the Republic Day was celebrated with patriotism, pride and enthusiasm across District with the main function held at S K Stadium Bandipora. Chairman, District Development Council (DDC), Abdul Gani Bhat unfurled the National Flag, inspected the parade, and took the salute from the contingents of CRPF 3rd Battalion, JKP Executive Wing, IRP 21 Battalion, JKP Women Battalion, Fire and Emergency Services SPOs, NCC Cadets, students from Various government and private schools besides the event also featured a performance by the JKP Police Band. Earlier in the day, Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Manzoor Ahmad Qadri unfurled the National Flag at mini Secretariat Bandipora and DC Residence.

At Kupwara, the main function of Republic Day celebration 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, and school children.