Srinagar 14 August: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday joined thousands of citizens from all walks of life in an event that spanned stretches from Lalit Ghat to Botanical Garden here to mark the Har Ghar Tiranga Utsav. It’s a new day of hope and aspirations, according to the Lieutenant. Governor. Governor congratulated the organizers as well as the participants of the Walkathon which saw a large attendance of individuals of every walk of life.
In his remarks the Governor, Lieutenant, was reminded of the speech of Mahatma Gandhi that he spoke in the Tank Maidan, Mumbai on August 8, 1942, which instilled the masses across the country to challenge British rule. “Today our Walkathon has become a celebration of the strength and determination of Mahatma Gandhi. It is an act of sacrifice and penance of the courageous troops of our Army police, paramilitary, and police forces,” he added. “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav gave us with the opportunity to inspire the next generation by educating them of the enduring contributions of our martyrs and heroes,” the Lieutenant. Governor said.
In his address to the veterans of the war of 1971, who were in attendance at the event the Lieutenant. Governor declared, “I salute all those who have laid the foundation of development and development of Jammu & Kashmir and keep the nation in peace and security.
“Remembering our heroes can spark new ideas and revives the fire of the public’s awakening. The Walkathon is a homage to our security forces and freedom fighters, but also a sign of our determination to build an independent Jammu and Kashmir,” he further said.
“We need to tell the history of the freedom fighters of our country to our new generation and bring back the memories, the ideals of those who played a significant role in the struggle for freedom and also pay tribute to the forgotten heroes of India’s Independence,” said the Lieutenant. Governor.
