Manipur Police organises 81-km 'Har Ghar Tiranga' bike rally ahead of Independence Day
Imphal, August 10
The Manipur Police Department, in collaboration with the Youth Affairs and Sports Department, organised a vibrant 'Har Ghar Tiranga' bike rally ahead of Independence Day on Monday.
State dignitaries, senior police officials and riders joined the campaign to spread the message of patriotism and national unity.
The rally was flagged off from Hapta Kangjeibung in Palace Compound, Imphal East district, in the presence of Chief Minister Y. Khemchand Singh, Home Minister K. Govinda Singh and Arts and Culture Minister Kh. Loken Singh, along with senior officials.
The initiative forms part of the nationwide 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign, which encourages citizens to hoist the national flag at their homes and participate in activities celebrating India's Independence Day.
The participating riders will cover a distance of more than 81 kilometres, travelling from Imphal towards the Leikun 8th Battalion Manipur Rifles complex in Chandel district.
The route will take the riders through several historically and culturally significant locations in Manipur. The rally will travel along National Highway 102, passing through Pallel in Kakching district and the Khongjom War Memorial Complex in Thoubal district, before taking the diversion from Pallel towards Leikun.
The inclusion of the Khongjom War Memorial Complex gives the rally added significance, as Khongjom is associated with the Anglo-Manipur War of 1891 and remains an important symbol of the state's history and the sacrifices made by Manipuri soldiers.
The bike rally is aimed at creating greater public participation in the Independence Day celebrations while carrying the national flag through different parts of the state.
The Har Ghar Tiranga campaign, launched as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations, has continued to encourage citizens to display the Tricolour and participate in activities centred on national pride and the spirit of independence.
Ahead of the 80th Independence Day, several states and government departments have been organising flag marches, cultural programmes, rallies and other public events to mark the occasion.
The rally will conclude at the 8th Battalion Manipur Rifles complex at Leikun in Chandel district, after covering the designated route of more than 81 kilometres.
The event underlines the message of unity and patriotism associated with the Independence Day celebrations, with the Tricolour being carried across several districts of Manipur as part of the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' initiative.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Wonderful to see the spirit of patriotism spreading across the Northeast. The Khongjom War Memorial holds deep historical significance for Manipur and India. Hope such events bring more unity and understanding among all communities.
Kya baat hai! 81 km bike rally through the beautiful hills of Manipur with the Tricolour flying high! 🚩 This is how we celebrate our freedom. The young riders will definitely feel proud carrying the flag through their homeland.
Good effort, but I wish the administration would also focus on the ground realities in Manipur. A rally is nice, but the people there need peace, development and normalcy. Let's hope the Tricolour brings hope along with patriotism.
The route passing through the Khongjom War Memorial is a brilliant touch! That's where our brave Manipuri soldiers fought the British in 1891. It connects our state's history to the national freedom movement. Very well planned event! 🚩
Har Ghar Tiranga is a beautiful campaign. But let's also remember that patriotism means solving the issues in Manipur — the blockades, the ethnic tensions, the economic hardships. The flag should represent unity, not just ceremony. Still, it's a positive step.
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