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Srikakulam and Vizianagaram districts mark Independence Day with patriotic fervour
SRIKAKULAM/VIZIANAGARAM
Hundreds of people hoisted the tricolour on Independence Day in Srikakulam and Vizianagaram districts on Friday, owing to the changes in the rules and regulations of Flag Code of India. Earlier, individuals were not allowed to hoist the flag at their homes. However, the Union government relaxed the norms in 2022.
Many people also took part in the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' programme with patriotic fervour at every nook and corner of Srikakulam district. SSR charitable foundation president and Industrialist Sura Srinivasa Rao said that the programme was a great concept which included every Indian in the Independence Day celebrations. After, hoisting the flag at Navabharat junction, he took part in service activities at various parts in Srikakulam.
Vizianagaram Arya Vysya Sangham President Ravva Srinivasa Rao, BJP senior leader Kusumanchi Subbarao and others took part in the Independence Day celebrations held at Sri Kanyakaparameswari temple of Vizianagaram. They said that all the members of the association were in a jubilant mood as they also hoisted the flag at their homes before participating in the celebrations at the temple premises.
A retired teacher Borra Kaleswara Rao of Cheepurupalli in Vizianagaram district said that the patriotic feeling had spread to every nook and corner as people of all sections of the society got the chance to hoist the national flag at their homes.
NSRIET-Visakhapatnam Professor Penki Ravikumar said that the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' concept has caught the attention of the rural people also this time. He gave away cash prizes to meritorious students of Arikitota Zilla Parishad High School in Vizianagaram district on the occasion of Independence Day celebrations.
In a press release, former MP D.V.G. Sanakara Rao thanked the people for making 'Har Ghar Tiranga' programme a success in all colonies including Kamakshi Nagar in Vizianagaram. He urged the parents to ensure that their children read biographies of great personalities and about their sacrifices.
