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Agartala: Agartala flooded with flags on Wednesday. Thousands of citizens, students, and state officials marched through the streets for the Tiranga Yatra. The rally moved from Ujjayanta Palace to the Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhavan to mark the upcoming Independence Day.
Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha led the charge alongside his cabinet members. He flagged off the event before joining the crowd. The march concluded with a Tiranga exhibition and concert at the Bhavan.
Saha addressed the masses during the event. "The National Flag is not merely a symbol of our pride; it embodies our unity, sacrifice and the indomitable spirit of patriotism," the Chief Minister said. He explained that the saffron represents sacrifice, white stands for truth, and green signifies growth.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign in 2022. It has since become a nationwide movement. This year, the fifth edition runs from August 9 to August 17. The program includes bike rallies, cycle tours, rangoli contests, and selfie drives at the block and panchayat levels. Officials dedicated the celebrations to the 150th birth anniversary of the national song, Vande Mataram.
Several high-ranking officials attended the march. Agriculture Minister Ratan Lal Nath, Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy, Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury, Industries Minister Santana Chakma, Cooperation Minister Shukla Charan Noatia, Sports Minister Tinku Roy, and Fisheries Minister Sudhangshu Das joined the procession. Agartala Mayor Dipak Majumder, MLA Abhishek Debroy, MLA Mina Rani Sarkar, and acting Zilla Parishad Sabhadhipati Biswajit Shil also participated alongside Information and Cultural Affairs Secretary Kiran Gitte, school pupils, and health workers.
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