Jammu, Aug 14: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar on Monday flagged off the ‘Tiranga Rally’ here as part of the ongoing celebrations under the ‘Meri Maati Mera Desh’ campaign.
The people from all walks of life including the HoDs of various departments as well as officers of security agencies participated in the rally that reflected patriotism and unity with the vibrant hues of the Tricolour.
Later, Advisor Bhatnagar administered the oath of Pranch Pran pledge to all the participants, highlighting that “this pledge reflects our resolve, our spirit and our dedication to the motherland”.
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Faz Lul Haseeb, along with SSP, Shopian, Tanushree led a massive Tiranga rally from District Police Lines to Batapora Stadium, Shopian.
The rally witnessed an overwhelming participation of thousands of students, youth, the general public, employees, police and armed police forces. The rally organised in collaboration with different civil and police departments was adorned with vibrant tricolors and ‘Meri Maati, Mera Desh’ banners.
The massive gathering that marched with Tiranga resonated with the fervor of patriotism. The motorcycle rally was also part of the mega rally. The senior officers from civil, police and paramilitary forces including ACD, ACR, SDM, Addl, SP and CEO participated in the rally.
Speaking on the occasion, the DC appreciated the organisers for the mega Tiranga rally and students for coming in large numbers. He said that the ‘Meri Maati, Mera Desh’ campaign serves as a powerful reminder of cherishing the values of bravehearts who sacrificed their lives for the nation.
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan flagged off a motorBike/SUV Tiranga rally from DC Office Kupwara to Machil on Monday morning. The rally was organized by the Indian Army and “Reacha” Foundation (NGO). Scores of motorbikes and SUV cars carrying national flags, playing the national anthem and other patriotic songs left for Ring Meadow (Machil) 70 km away from Kupwara.
The rally passed through Zangli, Khumriyal Kalaroos, and reached the scenic Machil area near LOC. The car and bike racers (participants) were enthusiastic about becoming part of this grand rally.
On the occasion, the DC Kupwara said that the ‘Meri Maati, Mera Desh’ campaign has given true value to its tagline ‘Mitti ko Naman, Veeron ka Vandan’. Under this campaign we are celebrating the achievements of the nation and contributions of our brave hearts, she added.
The DC informed that massive Tiranga rallies are being held in every nook and corner of the district. We have conducted Tiranga Rallies in famous Tourist Destinations, Keran, Machil, Tangdhar, Teetwal and Bungas, besides the media conclave held in Keran, she added.
“Shilaphalakam (the nameplate of Veers) have been installed in every Panchayat of the district which is being dedicated to our martyrs,” she said. Town commander 41 RR was present in the flagging-off ceremony of the Mega Bike/SUV rally.
Later, the DC flagged-off youth walk from DC Office Kupwara, in which hundreds of youth and students of different educational institutions carrying national flags amid the singing of national anthem and patriotic songs marched from DC Office Complex to Degree College (Boys) Kupwara. The Youth Walk was organized by the District Administration in collaboration with the School Education Department and DYS&S.
During the flagging off ceremony, the participants took the Panch Pran Pledge which was read by the DC. The entire Kupwara district is presenting a festive look as massive Tiranga rallies, and other events are being held in different areas of Kupwara.
