SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday joined thousands of citizens from all walks of life in a Walkathon from Lalit Ghat to Botanical Garden to celebrate the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ Utsav in Srinagar.
Terming the ocassion as a new dawn of hopes and dreams, LG Manoj Sinha congratulated organizers and participants of Walkatho.
Speaking on the occasion, the Lt Governor recalled the words of Mahatma Gandhi delivered at the Tank Maidan, Mumbai on August 08, 1942 which inspired the people all across the country to overthrow British rule.
Today our walkathon is a symbol of the resolve and struggle of Mahatma Gandhi, it is a symbol of penance and supreme sacrifice of the brave soldiers of our army, police, paramilitary forces, he added.
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav provided us with an opportunity to inspire future generation by making them aware of the invaluable contribution of our heroes and martyrs, he said.
Addressing the veterans of 1971 war present during the walkathon, the Lt Governor said I salute all those who have laid the path of progress and prosperity of Jammu & Kashmir and are keeping the nation safe and secure.