SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg on Thursday invited people from across the Valley to attend the Union Territory-level Independence Day celebrations at Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar on August 15.
Garg said preparations for the main function had been completed, with parade contingents, schoolchildren and different government departments taking part in the full dress rehearsal at the stadium.
“I would like to congratulate all the people of Kashmir and the citizens of Srinagar on the occasion of Independence Day in advance. I would also like to invite everyone to come to Bakshi Stadium on August 15 and be a part of this national event,” Garg said.
He said people could also attend the celebrations at their respective district or regional headquarters, while those who wanted to participate in the UT-level programme at Bakshi Stadium were welcome to attend.
Garg appealed to people to mark Independence Day with enthusiasm and participate in the celebrations.
The Divisional Commissioner said entry to Bakshi Stadium would be free for the public, as has been the practice in previous years.
He said arrangements had been made for visitors, including drinking water, toilet facilities and refreshments at the venue.
Security arrangements have also been put in place in coordination with various agencies, Garg said, adding that the arrangements were being reviewed regularly ahead of the event.
“Coordination meetings have been held with the security agencies and at the level of IG, the reviews are constantly going on,” he said.
The full dress rehearsal at Bakshi Stadium was held on Thursday as a final assessment of preparations for the August 15 programme. Officials from various departments, parade contingents and schoolchildren participated in the rehearsal.
