Lal Chowk, Srinagar, Kashmir. Photo ©Deepak Parvatiyar
New Delhi: To demonstrate the ground reality to the International Community that Jammu and Kashmir has returned to normalcy after the Narendra Modi government’s decision to scrap Article 370 of the Constitution, a delegation of top Jurists of India will unfurl the National Flag at Srinagar’s iconic Lal Chowk on June 18, 2023.
The delegation is led by the International Council of jurists President and Senior Advocate Dr. Adish C Aggarwala, and include such as Justice Rajesh Tandon, retired Judge, Uttarakhand High Court and Justice B R. Kedia, retired District and Sessions Judge, Delhi.
Announcing this in New Delhi, Dr. Aggarwala, who is also the chairman of Supreme Court Bar Association, termed the event at Lal Chowk a symbolic gesture.
“The abrogation of Article 370, from Jammu and Kashmir was not only wise but has also taken the wind out of Pakistan’s sails on the Kashmir issue despite Pakistan’s never-ending nefarious designs,” he said.
The delegation is scheduled to commence its Jammu and Kashmir visit and local engagements from June 16 to 19, 2023. During this visit, it will visit public places including schools, colleges and hospitals. Dr. Aggarwala will also address teachers and students of Law Department of University of Jammu and Dogra Law College and members of J&K High Court Bar Association in Jammu on June 16.
The delegation will also meet the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Justice of High Court of Jammu & Kashmir, Director-General of Police, Lt-General Upendra Dwivedi, Northern Army Commander, Udhampur; GoC, Corps Commander 15, Srinagar and AoC, Air Force, Srinagar.
Dr. Aggarwala has co-authored, along with American author Elisabeth Horan, a book — Narendra Modi – Harbinger of Prosperity & Apostle of World Peace. He is also co-author (with British author Ms. Sarah J Marchington) of another book — Narendra Modi – A Charismatic & Visionary Statesman.
– global bihari bureau
