CM conducts Har Ghar Tiranga rally in Cuttack
The rally was part of the nationwide 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign held from Aug 12 to 14, aimed at instilling pride and respect for the tricolour. The CM flagged off the procession in an open jeep, holding the national flag high, while hundreds of bikers, each carrying the tricolour, followed with chants of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'.
Throughout the route, residents came out in large numbers to witness and participate in the patriotic celebration.
Women, dressed in traditional attire, welcomed the CM with flowers and lit lamps, adding a cultural and emotional touch to the occasion.
Majhi underlined the deeper message behind the event and said, "Our national flag, the Tiranga, is a living testimony to our resolve, struggles, sacrifices and devotion. As per the call of our Hon'ble Prime Minister, such rallies are being organised across the country, even in villages.
The main objective is to honour and safeguard our national flag. This is an awareness drive for patriotism and the Tiranga rally plays a significant role in strengthening our national unity.
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"We welcome the CM for choosing our locality instead of the town area for this grand rally. It means a lot to us villagers to be part of such a historic moment. It shows that the spirit of patriotism is not confined to cities but belongs to every corner of the state," Pradeep Behera, a resident of Bayalish Mouza, said.
The rally was also attended by Cuttack sadar MLA Prakash Sethi and several local representatives.
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