71st Republic Day Celebration across Jammu and Kashmir
71 st Republic Day Celebration across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh was unique and historic, as this was the first Republic Day after Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh were made Union Territories after withdrawing special status under Article 370 and 35 A on August 5, 2019. For the first time separate flag of Jammu & Kahsmir – was banished with the replacement of our National Flag throughout the length and breadth of J & K which is the real factor to indicate that J & K’s special status was completely abolished and J & K was integrated into India by due process of Law. And hence this 71 st Republic Day Celebration was special to J & K and Ladakh people in particular. Lt Governor G C Murmu unfurled the tricolour at the jam-packed Maulana Azad Stadium in the heart of the city, inspected the parade and took salute at an impressive march past. He also addressed the function, witnessing cultural and sports programmes by young boys and girls, and scinti...