Srinagar, Aug 15, KDC: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday hoisted the national flag at Raj Bhavan in Srinagar on the occasion of the 79th Independence Day and conveyed his greetings and good wishes to the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
In a post on X, the LG said the day was a time to salute the tricolour and take pride in watching it fly high. He joined citizens in paying homage to freedom fighters “whose undying love for Motherland secured us our freedom” and paid tribute to the civilian martyrs “brutally killed by Pakistan-backed terrorists in Pahalgam on April 22.”
Sinha thanked the armed forces, brave soldiers, security and intelligence agencies, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and every personnel involved in ‘Operation Sindoor’ and ‘Operation Mahadev’ for their bravery and commitment to avenge the Pahalgam terror attack.
The LG also expressed deep sorrow over the cloudburst in Chashoti, Kishtwar. “I am devastated by this natural calamity and express my condolences to the bereaved families. Relief operations are underway on war footing,” he said.
Vowing to wipe out “every single terrorist from our sacred Motherland,” Sinha emphasised that while armed forces, CAPF, and J&K Police are working with dedication to crush terrorism, the patriotic fervour and collective effort of society will ensure a terror-free Jammu and Kashmir.
“We must work with one single aim, with one single purpose to make Jammu and Kashmir strong and self-reliant in every sector. We must dedicate ourselves to attain the goal of equality and prosperity for all,” he said, adding that the UT must build a better life for farmers, youth, and women, strengthen the rural economy, and empower working classes for societal transformation.
The LG urged that “no individual or village is left out of this historic journey of peace and progress.” Concluding his message, he said, “As we watch the tricolour flying high, let us look ahead with pride, confidence, and hope towards a better and brighter future for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.” (KDC)
