As India begins its preparations to celebrate its 77th Independence Day on Tuesday, the spirit of patriotism is in full swing, especially in Jammu and Kashmir. In Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda, the Ganpat Bridge was lit up in the colours of the Tricolour on Sunday evening, and a Tiranga rally was hosted to mark the occasion.
A video shared by the Doda District Administration shows a large number of people carrying a long Indian flag above their heads while chanting “Bharat Mata Ki Jai.”
Earlier on Sunday, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha started off the ‘Tiranga Rally’ from Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) to the Botanical Garden on the shores of Dal Lake to celebrate ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ ahead of Independence Day.
The Lieutenant Governor said, “Today the sky of Jammu and Kashmir shines with the tricolour. I am thankful to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has filled the hearts of the people of Kashmir with enthusiasm and united them. Today the youth are raising the tricolour in their hands.”
He added, “The spirit of ‘Meri Mati Mera Desh’ and ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ must unite us as we embark on this noble endeavour,” emanating confidence in the unwavering dedication of the people to be part of this monumental celebration.
The Director General of Police, Jammu and Kashmir, Dilbagh Singh, also participated in the Tiranga rally and said, “We are feeling proud that we were part of the ‘Tiranga Rally’ today. This year’s rally was bigger than last year’s. We want to work together for the peace of the nation. All the necessary security arrangements are being made for Independence Day.”