Shikara rally at Dal Lake to celebrate 75 years of India's Independence

A Shikara rally at Dal Lake in Kashmir was organised to celebrate 75 years of Independence of India. This marks the start of Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav.

A Shikara rally was organized in the famous Dal Lake on the first day of ‘Azaadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav’- India@75 for celebrating 75 years of Independence of India. The rally was flagged off by Baseer Ahmad, the advisor to Lieutenant Governor. While speaking to the media, Ahmad said that the first leg of the celebrations was started from Baramulla where the main function was held and Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the gathering virtually. Ahmad further added that more events are being organised across the Valley and they will showcase the traditions and culture of Kashmir. “Such events will be organized at 75 different places. Developmental oriented programmes in which the work done in the past 70-75 years will be highlighted,” said Baseer Khan.