Srinagar: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday paid tribute to the freedom fighters, saying the memories of the martyrs will live on forever in the hearts of the people.
“I bow my head in reverence to the sacrifices of our freedom fighters and heroes who sacrificed their lives for the motherland. The memories of their martyrdom will forever live on in our hearts and inspire us,” Sinha said at a ‘Meri Maati, Mera Desh’ programme here.
During the programme, Sinha, according to an official press release, administered the ‘Panch Pran’ pledge to students, Panchayati Raj Institution members and people. He also interacted with freedom fighters and their family members and took their blessings.
The LG observed that the pledge, ‘Vasudha Vandan’, ‘Veeron ka Vandan’ and the ‘Amrit Kalash Yatra’ across the Union Territory reflected the resolve, spirit and dedication of the people to the motherland.
He called upon the youngsters to take inspiration from the valour and courage of the bravehearts and strive to become worthy heirs of the great leaders.
“Mitti (soil) of the pious land of Jammu and Kashmir will soon reach the national capital in Amrit Kalash. It is a symbol of the sacrifice of our bravehearts, a reflection of the new dreams and aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir,” he added.
The ‘Vasudha Vandhan’ programme reminds “us about our duty towards nature,” he said.
“The campaign to plant 75 saplings in every village and develop ‘Amrit Vatika’ is an opportunity to rededicate ourselves to the efforts of sustainable development,” Sinha said.
“Let us devote ourselves to the ideals of great personalities such as Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Patel, Lokmanya Tilak and work for the larger interest of society,” he added.
As a part of the ongoing ‘Meri Mati, Mera Desh’ campaign, ‘shila-falakam’ will be installed in every village of Jammu and Kashmir as a tribute to the brave sons of ‘Maa Bharati’.
The LG urged the PRI members to involve students, youth and local residents in large numbers with this campaign.
“Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the UT administration is determined to honour the memories of great personalities, martyrs and great souls who have dedicated their life for building a peaceful and prosperous future of J&K UT,” the LG said.
The LG also congratulated the students, the people and district administration for breaking the record of human chain formed in Srinagar under ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’. More than 15,000 people participated in today’s event, the press release said.
Junaid Azim Mattu, Mayor SMC, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary, senior officers of civil and police administration, freedom fighters, their families, PRI members and students in large numbers were present.
