I-Day fever grips Ranchi
In the run-up to the celebrations on Friday, a group of youngsters, preparing to join the armed forces, took to the streets on Wednesday carrying a massive 300-ft-long tricolour, chanting the country's name at the pitch of their voices.
The procession, which started at the Morabadi ground to the Albert Ekka Chowk, passed through prominent roads of the city, attracted attention and sparked spontaneous participation from passers-by chanting 'Vande Mataram' and 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'.
Many paused to take photographs and videos of the grand march.
"We are training to join the armed forces and serve the nation for as long as we live. This tricolour rally is our way of expressing our respect and love for the country. We hope this march will inspire more youth to prepare for joining the armed forces and nurture a sense of pride for the country," said a young participant in the march.
Ranchi CRPF group centre also took out a 350-feet tricolour rally from the camp, where family members of the jawans, students, and commoners actively participated.
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The camp took initiatives to distribute tricolours among the public in cycling, biking, and marching through the city.
"Independence Day is an opportunity to celebrate the valour and patriotism exemplified by our forefathers and reminisce about their contributions, for which we are now living in a free country. Like every year, this year also we observed the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign and distributed tricolours to instil patriotism among the commoners, especially the youngsters," said DIG of the group centre D N Lal.
The Bharatiya Janata Party Yuva Manch too took out a rally where hundreds of students, NCC cadets, and civil society took part. Meanwhile, city markets recorded a surge in footfall as residents shopped for Independence Day celebrations. Vendors displayed a wide range of items, from flags and badges to tricolour caps and wristbands. Shopping malls and public venues have also embraced the festive spirit, draping buildings in the tricolours.
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