KISHTWAR: In a significant move to instill the patriotic zeal among people and students of Kishtwar, the District Headquarters Kishtwar today witnessed a remarkable turnout of 20,000 participants in the Tiranga Rally and Convert led by Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Dr. Devansh Yadav along with SSP Kishtwar, Abdul Qayoom.
Participants from all walks of life joined the rally, which began at Dak Bungalow Chowk and traversed through key locations including Bun Astan, Hidyal Chowk, Mini Bus Stand, Main Bus Stand via Gurudwara Chowk, culminating at Chowgan Ground after passing the main market. The event commenced with a formal flag-off ceremony at Dakbanglow, where Dr. Devansh Yadav unfurled the National Flag amidst a crowd of eager participants.
Addressing the participants at Chowgan Ground, the DC emphasized the importance of such rallies in fostering a sense of national pride and unity among the youth. He highlighted the role of the younger generation in preserving the nation’s heritage and urged them to continue upholding the values of patriotism and integrity.
He also commended the efforts of the Education Department, Department of Youth Services & Sports, civil and police administration for organizing the event. The rally also featured a Motor Bike Rally led by the District Youth Services and Sports Department under the guidance of DYSSO Kishtwar Jaffer H Sheikh along with other concerned. The special contingents drawn from the Police Department, NCC volunteers, and ICDS Kishtwar and CRPF added grace to the rally.
CEO Kishtwar, Javeed Ahmed Kichloo, reported that approximately 17,000 students from all 85 schools in Zone Nagseni and Zone Kishtwar participated in today's rally. They were accompanied by 500 dedicated escort teachers, contributing significantly to the event's grand success. The rally concluded at Chowgan Ground, where it merged into a Tiranga Concert organized by the District Administration in collaboration with the JKAACL as part of the Independence Day celebrations.
The concert featured stirring performances by singers Touqeer Ali, Burhan Sheikh, and Mohinder Soni, who ignited the audience's patriotic spirit with their renditions of patriotic songs. Speaking on the occasion, the DC expressed gratitude to all stakeholders, students and locals for their participation, making the rally and concert a grand success. He also emphasized the immortal spirit of love and sacrifice for the nation.
