J&K has entered new era of inclusive development: LG

Srinagar, Aug 12: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said that Jammu and Kashmir has entered a new era of inclusive development.

Flagging off the Tiranga rally from Dal Lake in Srinagar and joining the walkathon from Dal Lake to Botanical Garden, LG Sinha said, “Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, J&K has entered a new era of inclusive development.”

He said that with renewed self-confidence and faith, the people of J&K were writing their destiny.

“The unfulfilled dreams of generations are finally being realised. With love for India in their hearts, the people of J&K are marching ahead. This patriotic spirit is our greatest strength, which is paving the way for a peaceful and prosperous future of J&K and the nation,” the LG said.

“Tiranga is my Dharma. Tiranga is my strength. Tiranga is my heartbeat,” he said.

LG Sinha said that it would be a blessing to be born again to serve the country.

“For the sake of duty, may we again and again take birth on this holy land,” he said.

The LG paid tributes to the forefathers and soldiers who laid down their lives to keep the tricolour flying high in its full glory.

“Thousands of people proudly joined to honour the national flag, which symbolises our unity, pride, and shared identity. Today is the day to celebrate the success of our great nation; however, we should also introspect about our duties and build on our successes,” he said. “We must also resolve to build the edifice of modern and prosperous J&K on the foundation of sacrifices of our soldiers of the Army, CAPFs, and Police.”

LG Sinha thanked the people of Jammu and Kashmir, youth, women, public representatives, the Culture Department, Education Department, J&K Police, and paramilitary forces, educational institutions, NCC Cadets, and all stakeholders for their historic participation and contribution to Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan.

“The skies of Jammu and Kashmir are shining with the tricolour. From the banks of the Jhelum to the Chenab and from the peaks of Pir Panjal to Harmukh, the echo of ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ can be heard everywhere. A new generation is rising, dedicated to the honour and glory of the tricolour. They have one resolve – to live and die for India,” he said.

The LG said that the ‘Weaves and Threads Activity’ across schools, colleges, streets, and neighbourhoods in J&K had ignited a new sense of purpose and resolve.

“Events like Tiranga mela, Tiranga concerts, and Tiranga motorbike rallies organised across J&K in the last few days have also been a powerful medium to share the saga of our freedom fighters and spread the message of peace and national unity,” he said.

LG Sinha appealed to all the sections of the society, especially the youth of J&K, to participate enthusiastically in the third phase of Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan starting on August 13.

“Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan is a campaign of the dreams and aspirations of every youth. It is a symbol of self-reliant J&K, which is now charting a clear and resolute path toward the future. This campaign is a pledge to make J&K the best in every field. The tricolour will fly high on the government buildings and all the houses across J&K. This is a campaign to celebrate our ideals and our unity,” he said.

On the occasion, the LG felicitated the Kargil War heroes and released a monograph in honour of J&K martyrs.

The Tiranga concert, filled with patriotic ethos, paid a moving tribute to countless heroes and bravehearts and rekindled the spirit of the Indian freedom movement.

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah; Minister for Health and Medical Education, School Education, Higher Education and Social Welfare, Sakeena Itoo; Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology and Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana; Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election, Javid Ahmad Dar;  Chairperson, J&K Waqf Board, Darakhshan Andrabi; Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo; Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat; Principal Secretary Home, Chandraker Bharti and Principal Secretary Culture, Brij Mohan Sharma also joined the Tiranga rally.