The 68th Republic Day was celebrated at Kargil today with patriotic fervor.Chairman and Chief Executive Councilor, LAHDC, Kargil Alhaj Kacho Ahmad Ali Khan unfurled the national tricolor at Khree Sultan Chow Sports Stadium and took salute at an impressive march past comprising contingents of Jammu and Kashmir Police, NCC, civil and police band besides a number of contingents of government and private educational institutions.Addressing the gathering, Kacho Ahmad Ali Khan while, congratulating the people on the 68th Republic Day recalled the contribution of the architects of the Constitution and supreme sacrifices of the national heroes who laid down their lives for the freedom and well-being of the country. He also praised the services of the army, paramilitary forces and police in guarding the frontiers of the country in harsh weather conditions and for maintaining the internal security.
Kacho highlighted the achievements and current developmental activities undertaken by the present council in Kargil district. He expressed gratitude to the Centre and State Government for their keen interest and concern towards the development of Kargil.
Colorful cultural programmes were also presented on the occasion by the children of government and private schools which mesmerized the public gathering and won huge rounds of applause.Later the chief guest also gave away prizes to the contingents, artists and school children who participated in the parade and cultural programmes. Mementos and citations were also given to several government employees and individuals for exemplary and meritorious public services.Republic Day was also celebrated at Sub Division Drass, Sankoo, Zanskar and Shakar Chikten besides Tehsil Tai Suru and Shargole. SDM Zanskar Ghulam Ahmad Khan hoisted the national flag at Civil Helipad Padum, SDM Drass Barkat Ali Lone Nizami at Higher Secondary School Drass, SDM Sankoo Sonam Dorjay at Aga Syed Haider Razvi Memorial Higher Secondary School Sankoo, SDM Shakar Chiktan Ghulam Mehdi at Chiktan Shagaran and Naib Tehsildar Shargole Muhammad Hassan at Higher Secondary School Shargole respectively.