Despite chilling conditions and overnight snowfall, thousands of people across Kashmir thronged the venues where Republic Day were being celebrated.
J-K Finance Minister Abdul Rahim Rather unfurled the national flag at Bakshi Stadium where over 5,000 people attended the function.
Reports of good turnout of people at Republic Day functions were received from almost all district and town headquarters in the Valley where cabinet ministers presided over the function.
Large number of people had turned to witness the parade despite chilling weather, as mercury was sub-zero at the time of the event, and light snowfall overnight.
India celebrates Republic Day with great enthusiasm - Express India
J-K Finance Minister Abdul Rahim Rather unfurled the national flag at Bakshi Stadium where over 5,000 people attended the function.
Reports of good turnout of people at Republic Day functions were received from almost all district and town headquarters in the Valley where cabinet ministers presided over the function.
Large number of people had turned to witness the parade despite chilling weather, as mercury was sub-zero at the time of the event, and light snowfall overnight.
India celebrates Republic Day with great enthusiasm - Express India