Meri Maati Mera Desh, Tiranga rallies instilling patriotism among people: DC B’pora

Bandipora, Aug 12: Deputy Commissioner Bandipora Dr Owais Ahmad on Saturday said the idea behind the campaign of ‘Meri Maati, Mera Desh’ in general and Tiranga yatra in particular, is to instill the feeling of patriotism in the hearts of people and towards the veers who have contributed towards creating “this great nation”.
As a part of ‘Meri Maati Mera Desh’ campaign, a Mega Tiranga Rally was organised on Saturday at Army Goodwill School Hajin which started from Tehsil Office and culminated at the school. The rally was presided over by DC Bandipora. Among others, ASP Bandipora Sandeep Bhat, Chairman MC Hajin Irshad Ahmad Wani, Tehsildar Hajin, SDPO Hajin Rameez Rashid Bhat, SHO Hajin Hussian Ahmad, CEO Bandipora, EO Bandipora, Principal HSS Hajin, ZEO Hajin and other senior officers participated in the event.
Dr Owias congratulated people, students, teachers and youth of the area for their enthusiasm and commitment and urged them to participate wholeheartedly in the upcoming events of ‘Meri Maati, Mera Desh’ campaign and Independence Day 2023 Celebrations.
It was informed that more than one lakh students, youth and the general public, PRIs, and employees have participated in around 4,000 activities like Pan Pran Pledge ceremonies, Selfie with Tiranga Campaign, Singing of National Anthem, Plantation Drives, Silaphalakam Ceremonies in Panchayats and ULBs, etc as a part of Meri Maati Mera Desh Campaign in the district.
More than 25 Mega Tiranga Rallies have been organized across the district with patriotic fervour and enthusiasm, which have witnessed an overwhelming participation of more than 40000 students, youth and other people.
Meanwhile, the DC appreciated the efforts of various government departments for working in close tandem especially the school children for remaining at the forefront with district administration in the Meri Maati Mera Desh campaign. He congratulated all the participants and organisers for making the campaign successful.