District Development Council (DDC), Chairperson, Shopian, Bilqees Jan unfurled the tricolor at District Police Lines, Shopian today, inspected the parade and took salute on the March-past comprised of CRPF, JK Police, IRP, Home Guards, NCC Cadets and students from different schools.
The Deputy Commissioner (DC), Shopian, Faz Lul Haseeb (Guest of Honour) was also present on the occasion. DC earlier unfurled the National Flag at Mini-Secretariat Shopian.
VC DDC Council, Irfan Manhas, SSP, Shopian, Tanushree, CO, CRPF DDC Members, ADDC, ADC, Shopian,officers and officials of civil administration, police and CAPF besides a large number of people participated in the Republic day celebration programme.
Similar programmes were also held across the district at Sub-Divisional level in Zainapora and wherein Chief Guest unfurled the national flag and took salute on the march past.
Meanwhile, Principal District and Session Judge, Shopian, Unfurled the National Flag at District Court Complex Shopian.
Tri Color was also unfurled in all government offices, Panchayat Ghars and Municipal Buildings.
While addressing the gathering, the DDC Chairperson congratulated the people on the eve of Republic day.
She said it is because of the great values of the constitution, a new era of development has ushered in the district Shopian and highlighted the importance of the day.She mentioned the achievements registered in the district as the current financial year witnessed major developmental activities in the district.
Addressing the gathering, Chairperson Said that the nation is paying rich tributes to the leaders, freedom fighters and martyrs who made countless sacrifices for the freedom of the country. Glorifying their contributions, she said that it is the result of their supreme efforts that we are living in a free India.
Chairperson said that the current financial year has been a year of achievements for the district as Shopian received an Award for One District One Product (ODOP) and is due to the best efforts of district administration.
Chairperson commended and appreciated the officers of the district for working tirelessly under the dynamic leadership of Deputy Commissioner Shopian.
She appealed to the people of the district to extend their helping hands to the administration against the menace of drugs for its eradication.
Meanwhile, a variety of colorful cultural programmes and skits on patriotic themes were presented by students from various Educational institutions that enthralled the audience.
Later, prize distribution was organised in which officers, officials, academicians, sports persons and Police personnel were felicitated.
