STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU: The full dress rehearsals for celebration of 79th Independence Day 2025 held across all the districts of Jammu Division with patriotic fervour, enthusiasm and spirit of unity in diversity.
In preparation for the 79th Independence Day celebrations, a full dress rehearsal was today conducted at MAM Stadium, Jammu, with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervour. The rehearsal demonstrated the readiness and coordination of all participating contingents ahead of the main Independence Day function.
The Deputy Commissioner Rakesh Minhas hoisted the National Flag and inspected the ceremonial parade, which showcased excellent coordination among all participating units. During the proceedings, the Deputy Commissioner paid tribute to the martyrs who made supreme sacrifice for the nation.
In his address, the Deputy Commissioner said, “We owe our freedom to the brave martyrs who laid down their lives for our independence. It is our collective duty to take our nation forward and uphold the values they fought for.” He acknowledged the dedicated contribution of all departments involved in making the event successful.
The Deputy Commissioner extended special thanks to the parade participants, including contingents from security forces, various departments and educational institutions, and particularly lauded the exemplary duty performed by the Police, Traffic Police, CRPF, and Armed Police personnel for ensuring smooth conduct of the rehearsal. The Police Band and media persons were also appreciated for their valuable contribution.
The rehearsal was conducted under the command of Parade Commander SP Mohd Usman, with Deputy Commander DySP Tilak Raj Bhardwaj.
The main Independence Day function will be held on August 15 at MAM Stadium, Jammu, where the chief guest will hoist the National Flag and address the gathering. All arrangements have been finalised to ensure a memorable and dignified celebration of the nation’s 79th Independence Day.
At Srinagar, Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri hoisted the National Flag at Bakshi Stadium, inspected the parade contingents, took salute at March past and addressed the participants.
Earlier, Div Com paid floral tribute to the martyrs of the nation, who laid their lives in the line of national duty, at Balidan Stambh, Pratap Park. He was accompanied by IGP Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Birdi, DC Srinagar Akshay Labroo, and other officers of civil administration & security agencies.
Addressing the participants at the Bakhshi Stadium, the main venue for the celebration of Independence Day in J&K, Div Com highlighted developmental and socio-economic achievements of the government.
Div Com said that terrorists who massacred innocent people at Pahalgam tried to create fear and division among the people but the general public strongly condemned the heinous and drastic act of terrorism in one voice.
He remarked that operation Sindoor was a befitting reply to dismantle the bases of terrorism while operation Mahadev delivered justice to the actual perpetrators of Pahalgam killings.
Departments for peaceful and smooth conduct of annual Shri Amarnathji Yatra.
Different contingents of BSF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, JKAP, IRP, Women contingent, SDRF, Fire & Emergency, Forest Protection Force, NCC contingents, Pipe band, Brass band and students from different schools participated in march past parade.
IGP, Kashmir, DIG Central Kashmir, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, SSP Srinagar, SSP Traffic Srinagar, SSP Traffic Rural, SSP Security, Senior officers and other security agencies including CRPF, BSF, NDRF besides HODs & offices all civil departments were present on the occasion.
