Independence Day celebrated with fervour in Ganderbal

AhmadJunaidJ&KAugust 16, 2025369 Views


Ganderbal, Aug 15: The 79th Independence Day was celebrated across District Ganderbal with great patriotic fervor, paying homage to the valiant freedom fighters who laid down their lives for the nation’s independence. The main function was held at Qamaria Stadium, where Chairperson District Development Council (DDC) Ganderbal, Nuzhat Ishfaq, unfurled the National Flag and took salute at the March Past parade. Contingents from J&K Police, JKP (Ladies), CRPF, SSB, PTS Manigam, SPO Ganderbal, Home Guard, Forest Protection Force, and students from various schools participated in the parade.

In her address, the DDC Chairperson congratulated the people of Ganderbal and underlined the significance of Independence Day, recalling the sacrifices of the great freedom fighters. She emphasized that India, as one of the world’s most successful democracies, is steadily progressing from a developing to a developed nation. She further stated that Ganderbal is witnessing a new era of growth, with the district administration prioritizing public safety, doorstep delivery of services, women empowerment, enhanced healthcare, and avenues for socio-economic prosperity. She assured the people of the administration’s commitment to ensuring holistic progress and welfare across the district. At the outset, the DDC Chairperson expressed deep sorrow over the recent tragic loss of lives in the cloudburst at Chashoti, Kishtwar. The Independence Day function was attended by Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore; Vice Chairperson DDC, Bilal Ahmad Sheikh; SSP Ganderbal, Khalil Ahmad Poswal; ADDC, ADC, DDC members, and a large gathering of officers, officials, and citizens.

Flag hoisting ceremonies were also held at Sub-Division Kangan, Tehsil Gund, Tehsil Lar, Tehsil Wakura, Tehsil Tulmulla, Safapora , and Panchayat levels across the district.

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