Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Thursday flagged off Central Reserve Police Force’s cycle rally from Jammu to Raj Ghat, New Delhi as part of 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' celebrations. Four cycle rallies of CRPF from Jorhat, Sabarmati, Kanyakumari, and Jammu passing through various historical places will culminate at Raj Ghat memorial on October 2.
Speaking on the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor saluted the security forces for playing a commendable role in Jammu and Kashmir and promoting a peaceful and inclusive society. He observed that the Central Reserve Police Force has a rich legacy of 83 years of serving the nation. With countless stories of valour and sacrifices, such unique examples are rare in the history of security agencies, he said.
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The Lieutenant Governor said that in the last 13 months, there has been a meaningful change, and Jammu & Kashmir is witnessing new dawn of development by overcoming the difficulties. "The recent structural changes brought about in the governance paradigm in J&K have given impetus to the overall development, be it in the field of agriculture, education, industry, infrastructure, rural connectivity, or employment and entrepreneurship," he said.
"The government is encouraging and enabling people to connect and contribute to UT's sustainable development through empowerment and people’s participation which are the bedrocks of individual well-being," he added. "We need to prepare ourselves with a vision of the next 25 years. I am confident that when we celebrate 100 years of Independence in the year 2047, the new J&K will have a special place with its contribution to the developmental saga of our great nation," observed the Lt Governor.
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He said that the reforms made in various sectors have brought about a radical change and its benefits are reaching even to far-flung and remote areas of the UT.
"Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav holds the spirit of the freedom movement and remembers the sacrifices of our freedom fighters, who have inspired us to conquer various challenges and make a special place in the whole world today," the Lt Governor observed.
Appreciating the efforts of CRPF in promoting peace and goodwill, Manoj Sinha said the cycle rally reaching Rajghat on the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi will take CRPF’s efforts of ensuring national security, human welfare, and other humanitarian works to every citizen.
“I have full faith in your extraordinary valour. You not only have to keep a close watch against anti-national elements but also teach a lesson to those who try to disturb our unity and peace. I wish you all the very best for this cycle rally and may this 810 km journey fill you with new energy and greater values of human philosophy”, he said.
