Delhi ministers, MLAs participate in Tiranga Yatra at Assembly premises ahead of Independence Day
New Delhi, August 11
Delhi Cabinet ministers and MLAs on Tuesday participated in a Tiranga Yatra organised at the Delhi Legislative Assembly premises as part of the Independence Day celebrations.
The Tiranga Yatra was organised ahead of August 15, with ministers and legislators carrying the national flag and participating in a patriotic march within the Assembly premises. Members of the Delhi government and legislators joined the programme carrying the Tricolour and taking part in the celebrations ahead of Independence Day.
Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa had earlier in the day announced that a Tiranga Yatra led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta would be held at the Delhi Vidhan Sabha on Tuesday and that all ministers and MLAs would participate in the event.
Speaking to reporters, Sirsa said the yatra was part of the Independence Day celebrations and would bring together members of the Delhi government and Assembly to mark the occasion.
"Tiranga Yatra led by the CM will be held in Delhi Assembly premises today. All the ministers and MLAs will join this yatra," Sirsa said.
Sirsa also extended his greetings to people on Mahashivratri during his interaction with the media.
The Tiranga Yatra comes ahead of India's 80th Independence Day on August 15, with patriotic programmes and flag marches being organised across the country in the run-up to the national celebration.
The Delhi programme saw ministers and MLAs walk together while carrying the Tricolour. The event was aimed at marking the significance of Independence Day and encouraging participation in celebrations centred around the national flag.
The yatra at the Assembly is part of a series of Independence Day-related programmes being organised in the national capital. Political parties, government institutions and other organisations have been holding flag marches and patriotic events in the run-up to August 15.
The Delhi BJP has also been organising Tiranga Yatras across different parts of the national capital as part of its Independence Day outreach. The week-long campaign includes programmes aimed at celebrating the country's independence and paying tribute to freedom fighters and national heroes.
The Assembly event brought elected representatives together for a joint celebration ahead of Independence Day, with the Tricolour remaining at the centre of the programme. The participation of Cabinet ministers and MLAs also comes amid a broader nationwide campaign encouraging citizens to participate in Independence Day celebrations and display the national flag.
With August 15 approaching, more programmes are expected to be held across Delhi in the coming days as part of the celebrations marking the country's Independence Day.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Honestly, these photo-ops don't mean much if the basics aren't taken care of. We need cleaner air, better infrastructure, and safer streets in Delhi. Let's see some real work, not just flag-waving before elections.
Beautiful sight! The Tricolour always fills my heart with pride. Whether it's the CM or the common man, we all feel the same patriotism on August 15. Vande Mataram! 🙏
It's heartening to see democratic traditions being celebrated. In the US, we have similar events around July 4th. Happy Independence Day to all Indians!
I just wish these patriotic events weren't so political. The flag belongs to everyone, not just one party. But still, it's nice to see the tradition continue. Happy Independence Day from Bengaluru!
Tiranga Yatra is a great initiative. It reminds our younger generation about the sacrifices of our freedom fighters. My kids were asking me about the flag today, and I told them stories of 1947. Proud to be an Indian!
Nice to see cross-party participation. In the UK, we often see our MPs come together for national occasions too. It's a reminder that patriotism transcends politics.
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