Srinagar: Full dress rehearsal for the 75th Republic Day function was held at Bakshi Stadium Srinagar and other districts headquarters in Kashmir Valley amid adequate security arrangements in place on Wednesday.

The full dress rehearsal was held at Bakshi Stadium, Srinagar, where Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, unfurled the tricolour over the mast, took the salute from the parade, and inspected the parade contingents.

The stadium was overwhelmed by an enthusiastic, energetic, and patriotic display of parade performances by different contingents of BSF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, JKAP, IRP, Women Contingent, SDRF, Fire & Emergency, Forest Protection Force, NCC contingents, Pipe Band, Brass Band, and students from different schools.

Speaking on the occasion, Div Com commended all participating contingents of security forces, including police and paramilitary, and students regarding their preparation for the ensuing R-Day celebration.

He underlined that Kashmir has successfully hosted the G20 Summit, among other national and religious festivals.

Students performed on the patriotic songs “Vande Mataram” and “Ae Wadi Kashmir Baharoun Mei Milenge,” besides presenting cultural performances on the Mashup song and the Fusion song.

A skit on drug abuse was also performed by the artists to invite the attention of every responsible citizen to save youth from this menace.

While talking to the media on the sidelines of the function, Div Com invited all the citizens to the main function of the Republic Day celebration at Bakshi Stadium.

In Ganderbal, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shyambir, unfurled the tricolour, took the salute at the march past, and inspected the parade during the full dress rehearsal of the Republic Day celebration held at Qamaria Stadium Ganderbal.

He also complimented all the departments for achieving 100 percent saturation under various centrally sponsored schemes during the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra in the district.

In Baramulla, a full dress rehearsal was held today at District Police Lines Baramulla amid tight security arrangements.

Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Baramulla, Aijaz Abdullah Saraf, was the chief guest on the occasion, who ceremoniously unfurled the national flag and took a salute at the March Past.

Speaking at the event, the ADDC highlighted the importance of Republic Day in Indian history. Aijaz Abdullah also underscored the exemplary performance of Baramulla under various UT and centrally sponsored schemes and said that the district is leading the path of development on multiple fronts at an accelerating pace.

In Anantnag, the Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) of Anantnag, Bashir Ahmad Wani, unfurled the national flag, inspected the parade, and took a salute at the march past presented by the contingents from CRPF, J&K Police, Home Guards, NCC, and schoolchildren here today at GDC Boys Anantnag.

Addressing the gathering, ADDC highlighted efforts and achievements made by the district under various priority areas including education, healthcare, language, VBSY, Back to Village 5th, District Capex, agriculture and allied sectors, women and youth empowerment, MGNREGA, JJM, water, and electricity supply to Anganwadi centres and schools, rural development, macadamization and road connectivity, social welfare, ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat,’ industries, self-employment, and the creation of durable and sustainable assets.

On this occasion, colourful cultural programmes on patriotic themes were presented by students from various institutions and artists in the information department.

Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC), Budgam, Dr. Akramullah Tak, unfurled the National Flag in Budgam, inspected the parade, and took a salute at the march-past.

Speaking on the occasion, ADDC Budgam highlighted the development initiatives undertaken in the district.

A variety of cultural programmes were presented by students from various schools and renowned artists from Budgam, enthralling audiences with their colourful performances.

Reports of full-dress rehearsals were also recovered from other parts of the valley, and they passed on peacefully.