Union min leads Tiranga Yatra in silk city
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Berhampur: Hundreds of people took part in the Tiranga Yatra in Berhampur on Saturday, organised by the BJP's Ganjam district unit to mark 'August Kranti Diwas'. The rally, led by Union education minister
Dharmendra Pradhan
, covered around two kilometres from Ramalingam Park to Netaji Subash Chandra Bose chowk.
The event began with Pradhan garlanding the statue of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and concluded at the statue of Netaji Bose. BJP supporters, members of various civil organisations, ex-servicemen, among others, participated in the rally to generate patriotic spirit ahead of the celebration of Independence Day and to praise the armed forces for carrying out the recent Operation Sindoor.
State higher education minister Suryabanshi Suraj, Berhampur MP Pradeep Kumar Panigrahy and several BJP MLAs from Ganjam also participated.
Passing through Berhampur's main market areas, the rally also commemorated the Quit India Movement of 1942. "It's not merely a movement, but it was the symbol of united courage and faith across the country which helped to achieve freedom," said Pradhan.
The Union minister urged the citizens to unite for a self-reliant India and to help achieve Viksit Odisha and Viksit Bharat, as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
"There is a need for a people's movement for the use of swadeshi products to strengthen our economy," he added. Berhampur MLA K. Anil Kumar said the rally was a tribute to freedom fighters and soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the nation.
Earlier, Pradhan visited the Maa Budhi Thakurani Temple and offered prayers. He also inspected the temple's redevelopment work. "I am glad to know the redevelopment work of the temple is going on in full swing and is expected to be completed soon," he said.
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