In the Kashmir Valley, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the Tiranga Yatra and joined thousands of enthusiastic citizens in the walkathon from Kashmir International Convention Centre (KICC) to Botanical Garden in Srinagar today. Speaking on the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor said the Tricolour represents the dreams of our freedom fighters and martyrs. He said he bows to all the great personalities who had made invaluable contributions and fought till their last breath for the progress and prosperity of the nation.

Mr Sinha said today that the entire Jammu and Kashmir are participating in the Tiranga Yatra and the Tricolour is flying high in the sky while streets are filled with enthusiasm. He said the participation of men, women, youths, and senior citizens in the Tiranga Yatra across the Union Territory is an inspiration for the country. He maintained that from Pulwama to Poonch, from Kulgam to Kathua, and from Jammu to Srinagar, all houses in the twenty districts of Jammu and Kashmir are celebrating and hoisting Tricolour. 

The Lt Governor administered the Prime Minister’s ‘Panch Pran’ pledge to the public representatives, officials, and citizens who gathered in huge numbers to participate in the Tiranga Yatra at KICC in Srinagar. He said J&K is marching towards a brighter future and the people from all walks of life are working with one resolve to shape the future of Jammu and Kashmir and contribute to the journey of ‘Viksit Bharat’. He also expressed gratitude to the media fraternity for their support to the UT Administration in creating a conducive environment in Jammu & Kashmir.