Independence Day 2023: People in a large numbers gathered at Lal Chowk, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir to celebrate the 77th Independence Day on Tuesday morning.
Earlier, a Tricolour was hoisted on the newly-renovated iconic ‘Ghanta Ghar’ (Clock tower) amid tight security.
The newly-renovated historic Clock Tower was illuminated in the colours of the national flag on the eve of Independence Day.
Clock Tower illuminated in the colours of the national flag
Amir Khan, chief executive officer (CEO) of the Srinagar Smart City Project, said the hoisting of the national flag was a historic moment for the city.
“Ghanta Ghar and Lal Chowk Srinagar are very iconic places which are being decorated by Tiranga under the Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav campaign,” Khan said.
Several places across the city and the Union Territory are being decorated as people are celebrating the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav by taking out Tiranga rallies, he added.
Asked about the developmental works underway for several months in the Lal Chowk area – the commercial hub of the city, Khan said the project is in its final stage and will be inaugurated before Independence Day.
“We have almost finished the work at Lal Chowk; it is a matter of four-five days more. The finishing touches, which include installation, light fittings, etc. are being done. We will finish the entire work before August 15 and it will be inaugurated before that,” he said.
Lal Chowk's iconic Clock Tower gets facelift
The Clock Tower, popularly known as Ghanta Ghar, at Srinagar's historic Lal Chowk got a major makeover under the Srinagar Smart City Project.
The business community of Lal Chowk claims it has suffered immensely over the past seven months due to the maintenance work, yet hopes in the end it will be all worth the trouble.
