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Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh governor KT Parnaik on Tuesday inaugurated the Tiranga Mahotsav at the state banquet hall, celebrating the spirit of patriotism and unity.
As part of the event, governor Parnaik and CM Pema Khandu distributed the national flag to youth representing various tribes from across the state, according to a statement.
Launching the festival, Parnaik expressed pride in celebrating the Tiranga in the "Land of the Rising Sun," praising Arunachal's people as steadfast guardians of India's unity, sovereignty, and dignity. "For the people of Arunachal, patriotism is not confined to special occasions; it is a way of life, rooted in tradition and passed down through generations," he said.
He urged citizens to let the tricolour fly high and carry the message that "we are Indians first", united by love for the motherland and committed to building a stronger, peaceful Bharat.
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