Ashok Koul leads Tiranga Yatra in Uri

Srinagar, Aug 11: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) General Secretary (Organisation) for Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh, Ashok Koul on Sunday led a Tiranga rally in the Uri area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district.
Ahead of Independence Day 2024, the BJP is organising Tiranga Yatras across the Kashmir Valley.
Koul led a Tiranga Yatra rally in Uri’s Bandi Town which saw enthusiastic participation from local BJP leaders and workers. Accompanying him were Mudasir Wani, North, South and Central Kashmir Incharge; Raja Waqar, District President Baramulla; senior leader Mir Mushtaq Nowshari; Senior Leader Haleema Begum; Protocol Incharge Mohammad Aqeel; District General Secretary Baramulla Farooq Ahmad Malik; Fayaz Ahmad Najar; and Constituency Incharge Ashiq Rafiq, a statement issued here said.
The rally was marked by the unfurling of the national flag and a procession through the town, symbolizing the spirit of freedom and national pride.
Addressing the gathering, Ashok Koul emphasised the importance of Independence Day and the role of every citizen in safeguarding the unity and integrity of the nation. He reiterated the BJP’s commitment to the development and peace of Jammu & Kashmir, especially in regions like Baramulla.
The Tiranga Yatra in Uri is part of a broader initiative by the BJP to foster national unity and instill a sense of patriotism among the people of Jammu & Kashmir, the statement said, adding that similar rallies are being held across the valley as the nation prepares to celebrate its Independence Day.