JAMMU, AUGUST 15: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today unfurled the National Flag on the occasion of 79th Independence Day celebrations, at MA Stadium Jammu this morning.
The Dy CM inspected the contingents of the Independence Day Parade and took the ceremonial salute. The I- Day Parade consisted of total 32 smart contingents from BSF, CRPF, SSB, IRP (Women & Male), J&K Police, JKAP, SDRF, J&K Fire and Emergency Services, J&K Forest Protection Force, NCC (Boys and Girls), several government and private schools contingents, Brass & Pipe Bands of BSF, J&K Armed Police and Band Troops (Girl & Boys) of different Schools.
The Deputy Chief Minister, at the outset, expressed deepest condolences to the grieved families who have lost their family members and relatives in the tragic cloudburst in Chashoti, Kishtwar. Expressing sympathies, he said that the government stands in solidarity with the affected families. While addressing the gathering on the prestigious event, the Dy CM greeted the people of J&K and nation on the auspicious occasion of 79th Independence Day. He said Independence Day reminds us of the sacrifices of our brave ancestors and the struggle of our freedom fighters. He expressed gratitude towards the martyrs who sacrificed their lives to bring the light of freedom to the nation.
Highlighting the government’s achievements recorded in the past 10 months, the Dy CM proudly informed that 46 new industrial estates have started in Jammu and Kashmir and new factories are coming up in areas like Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Pulwama and Budgam.