Div Com hoists tricolor at Bakshi Stadium, takes salute at March past
Srinagar: As a prelude to the grand celebrations to be held on eve of 77th Independence Day on 15th August, 2023, full dress rehearsals were on Sunday held across Kashmir division. The rehearsal functions organized across all district headquarters of Kashmir presented a glimpse of preparation for an impressive show of colourful events to be showcased on National festival to exhibit pride of nation.
On the occasion, rich tributes were paid to the leaders, freedom fighters and martyrs who made countless sacrifices for the freedom of the country. Glorifying their contributions, it was said that it is the result of their supreme efforts that we are living in a free country.
In Srinagar, the full dress rehearsal was held at Bakhshi Stadium, Srinagar, where Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri hoisted the National Flag over the mast at the podium amid the reverberating National Anthem.
The Div Com inspected the parade, took salute at the march past presented by various police and paramilitary contingents, NCC Cadets and students.
ADGP Kashmir, IGP Central Kashmir Srinagar, DC Srinagar, SSP Srinagar, officers of District administration and HoDs of civil departments were present on the occasion.
On the occasion, students from different schools of Srinagar and artists showcased colourful cultural presentations based on patriotic songs displaying the spectrum of unity in diversity and integrity of the nation.
Meanwhile, Div Com also extended an open invitation to the general public for attending the main event on 15th August with a request to be seated in the stadium by 9 am on Independence Day.
The national flag was hoisted in all the districts along with the parade and salute at the march past.