Tricolour exhibition inaugurated at Madurai Junction
Independence Day celebrations
. Divisional railway manager (DRM), Om Prakash Meena, inaugurated the exhibition as part of the Har Ghar Tiranga (HGT) campaign under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav initiative.
The exhibition, open to the public until Aug 9, showcases the evolution of the national flag, its role in the freedom struggle, and the significance of the Har Ghar Tiranga movement. A dedicated selfie point has also been set up for visitors to take photos with the national flag.
The HGT campaign began on Aug 2 and is being conducted in three phases. Various competitions such as quiz, rangoli, rakhi-making, and wall painting, along with a cleanliness drive, were held at the railway school in Madurai.
As part of phase II, a cycle rally at the DRM office and a Tiranga Yatra in the Railway Colony are scheduled for Aug 11. In phase III, starting Aug 13, citizens are encouraged to upload selfies with the national flag on www.harghartiranga.com.
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