PULWAMA — The 79th Independence Day was celebrated in Pulwama on Friday with a renewed spirit of patriotism and solidarity, commemorating the historic occasion and reflecting the region’s rich cultural heritage and the resilient spirit of its people.
The day was marked by a host of events across all areas of the district, including flag-hoisting ceremonies, addresses by the chief guests and heartfelt tributes to the freedom fighters who shaped the nation’s journey toward independence. They also extended warm greetings to the people on the nation's 79th Independence Day.
This year’s celebrations hold special significance with the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign being observed under the broader initiative of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’, commemorating India’s rich journey of independence and the spirit of patriotism in every household.
On the occasion, tributes were paid to all those who lost their lives in yesterday’s cloudburst incident in Kishtwar district. As a mark of respect for those who lost their lives in the Kishtwar cloudburst incident, all cultural performances or felicitation ceremonies were cancelled.
The main function was held at the District Police Lines (DPL) Pulwama, where District Development Council (DDC) Chairperson, Syed Abdul Bari Andrabi, hoisted the national flag and took the salute at the parade.
The event was attended by MLA Rajpora, Ghulam Mohi Uddin Mir; Deputy Commissioner Pulwama, Dr Basharat Qayoom; SSP Pulwama, P.D. Nitya; DDC members; and senior officers from the Police, Army, Air Force, Paramilitary Forces and civil administration while senior citizens, families of martyrs, social activists, students, youth, civil society organizations and the general people in large numbers also attended the event.
The march-past featured contingents from JKP, JKAP, CRPF 182/183 BN, IRP 10th BN, Home Guards, Fire & Emergency Services, NCC Cadets, and students from various schools.
In his address, the Chairperson highlighted the district’s developmental progress. He reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to equitable development, ensuring that every section of society benefits from government schemes. He urged the people of Pulwama to work together in the spirit of unity and progress for a prosperous and self-reliant future.
Andrabi lauded Pulwama’s recent achievements, including its recognition at the national level for excellence in governance and development. He cited the outstanding performance of Block Ichegoza, which secured second place among 500 Aspirational Blocks in NITI Aayog’s Q4 Delta Rankings, as well as the National ODOP Award 2024 for the exceptional efforts of Pulwama in realising the Prime Minister’s vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and its first-place standing in the Union Territory under the PARAKH report.
A parallel function was also held at DPL Awantipora. Besides, flag-hoisting ceremonies were also conducted at various locations across the district, including sub-divisional headquarters, tehsil/block halqas, Panchayat Ghars, Kisan Khidmat Ghars (KKGs), district administration offices, schools, police stations, and other Police/CRPF establishments.
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