Independence Day 2023: Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha hoisted the national flag in Srinagar on the 77th Independence Day on Tuesday. While addressing the gathering at the I-Day function, Sinha said the dividends of peace and development are becoming visible in the UT.
"On this auspicious occasion, I give my best wishes to our citizens. This pious day is about remembering, dedication and resolution for all the Indian citizens. I pay homage to freedom fighters, respected ancestors, and to those who gave their lives for freedom. Whenever the medal tally is published there's a long list of our brave Jammu and Kashmir police. Three years ago on the same day, I shared my dream of making a new Jammu&Kashmir in which there's modernity and spirituality. For me, the biggest religion is to see a smile on every person's face," he added.
I-Day celebrated in Jammu
Meanwhile, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, the advisor to the Lieutenant Governor who hoisted the tricolour at the Independence Day function in Jammu said the UT has witnessed the rise of a new era in the last four years which promises harmony, development and affluence.
Bhatnagar asserted Jammu and Kashmir has undertaken a journey towards peace, progress, and prosperity in the last four years.
"Notable advancements have been made in establishing new enterprises and the agricultural sector. Villages are progressing, and essential infrastructure is being reinforced," he said while talking about the need of strengthening of democracy at the grassroots level in the union territory.
BSF jawans celebrate Independence Day at LoC in Kashmir
Border Security Force (BSF) personnel celebrated Independence Day in this remote area close to Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district. The national flag was unfurled by the commanding officer of the battalion as the jawans raised patriotic slogans to mark the 77th Independence Day of the country.
Commanding Officer Mohammad Israil said, “Our battalion is posted at the LoC along with three army units. We are fortunate that we are given the duty to protect the borders of the country and we are very proud of it.
I want to assure my countrymen that they are safe and secure. The enemy cannot go through us.” Inspector General of BSF Kashmir Frontier, Ashok Yadav, said the alert level along the LoC was heightened ahead of the independence day to foil the evil designs of the enemy.
“Whenever there is a national event, the threat level goes up. BSF, which is posted with the Army along the LoC, is discharging its duties with alertness. We ensure that there is no infiltration from across the LoC.
We devise our patrolling and ambushes so that all vulnerable patches are covered and no terror activity can take place. We have done some good operations in which we have stopped several infiltration attempts,” Yadav said.
(With PTI inputs)
