Bandipora, Jan 26 (JKNS): 77th Republic day was today celebrated in district Bandipora with much zeal and enthusiasm.
The main function was held at S.K Stadium Bandipora where DDC Chairman Bandipora Shri Abdul Gani Bhat accompanied by DC Bandipora Indu Kanwal Chib and SSP Bandipora Shri Ajaz Ahmad Zargar unfurled the National Flag, inspected the parade and took salute on the March Past presented by the contingents of JKP, JKAP, CRPF, JK Home Guards, NCC cadets and school children from various educational institutions of the district Bandipora.
Police and officers from various other departments were present.The programme was also witnessed by school children and public in large numbers.
Addressing the gathering, DDC Chairman, congratulated the people on the eve of Republic Day and recalled the various developmental initiatives taken by the government for the welfare of common people.The march past was followed by colorful cultural programmes presented by the jawans of CRPF and students of various schools of district Bandipora.
At the end of the event prizes were distributed among the participating contingents of March past and cultural activities.Similar functions were also organized across the district. (JKNS)
