SRINAGAR, October 31: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday described Jammu and Kashmir’s eight-year journey as a Union Territory as one marked by development, peace and progress, while extending greetings to the people on the occasion of UT Foundation Day.
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a function at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar, the Lieutenant Governor said the country was celebrating the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel as National Unity Day with great enthusiasm.
He added that Rashtriya Ekta Diwas was also being observed enthusiastically across all districts of Jammu and Kashmir.
Highlighting the journey of the Union Territory over the past eight years, Sinha said the period had witnessed progress in development, peace and overall growth.
“Today is the eighth Foundation Day of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The journey over the past eight years has been marked by development, peace and progress,” he said.
The Lieutenant Governor also extended his greetings and best wishes to all residents of Jammu and Kashmir on the occasion of the UT Foundation Day.
