Advisor Baseer Khan Graced the Occasion as Chief Guest, Terms the Event a Vent to Arouse Sentiments Towards Nation Building
_Main Objective is to Familarize the Young Generation about National Ideals, Inculcate a Sense of Commitment: DC B’la_
SNS KASHMIR
BARAMULLA, MARCH 12:
To commemorate the 75th year of Indian Independence, district administration Baramulla today celebrated “Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav” with Advisor to Hon’ble LG Baseer Ahmad Khan as the chief guest.
A grand function was organised at Indoor Sports Stadium Baramulla which marked an overwhelming participation of prominent stakeholders from different walks of life.
Divisional Commissioner Kashmir P K Pole, Deputy Commissioner Baramulla Bhupinder Kumar, DIG North Kashmir Sulamien Choudhary, SSP Abdul Quyoom, heads of various departments, other senior officers, PRIs among others were present on the occasion.
At the outset, Deputy Commissioner presented the valedictory address wherein he presented a brief account of the event. He added that a series of commemorative events having historical and cultural significance, shall be organised during the period ranging from today to 15 August 2022 when india will be celebrating 75 years of independence.
Speaking on the occasion, the chief guest said that Baramulla was chosen for the event owing to its historical significance. He said that Baramulla had given birth to several personalities whose contributions in defending and upholding the soverignity and integrity of our nation can’t be overlooked.
Highlighting the objective of organising the event, Advisor said that the main purpose is to familarize the young generation about our freedom ideals and heroes and to instill a sense of patriotism among them. He also added that it should be the resolve and commitment of everyone to contribute towards nation building adding that such events should enthuse our will towards the cause.
The Advisor also enlisted various achievements recorded post independence and exhorted upon different stakeholders to play their part in socio-economic development of the society.
Divisional Commissioner, in his address extended greetings to the audience on this special occasion and said that the day marks the launch of Civil Disobedience Movement by Mahatma Gandhi which played a great role in our freedom struggle. He highlighted some aspects of indian freedom struggle and said that the strength of our nation is enshrined in unity in diversity
Meanwhile, an array of colourful cultural items were presented by the school children which evoked quite applause from the audience. Through these cultural programmes, rich and glowing tribute was paid to all those heroes who laid their supreme sacrifice for the nobel cause.
Earlier, the chief guest and other dignitaries inspected the exhibitions where several photos depicting historical events were displayed. A special photo exhibition was installed by Department of Information and Public Relations Baramulla highlighting the developmental journey of the district.
Certificates of honour on the name of some famous historical personalities like Mohammad Maqbool Sheerwani, Mohd Din Jagal etc were also distributed which were received on their behalf by their nearer ones. These personalities were honoured for their bravery and valour which they presented in 1947 against the invaders.
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