KATHUA, Jan. 26 -- Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Youth Services & Sports, Information Technology, Science & Technology, ARI & Trainings, Satish Sharma, today extended warm greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day, recalling the nation's constitutional values, sacrifices of freedom fighters and the collective resolve to build a strong and inclusive India.

The Minister hoisted the Tricolour and took salute at the March past contingents drawn from Police, Paramilitary forces, College and School students, at the Sports Stadium, Kathua.

Addressing the gathering, the Minister said that Republic Day is not merely a national holiday but a reminder of the day in 1950...