Tiranga rallies a huge success: BJP leader
He urged all party functionaries to involve citizens in the Tiranga Yatra as a show of solidarity and commitment to national unity and security.
The session was attended by BJP National General Secretary Dushyant Kumar Gautam; Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan, former Governor; H Raja, National Council Member; State Vice Presidents; and others.
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