Union Home Minister Amit Shah officially flagged off the Har Ghar Tiranga Yatra rally at Muruga Theatre Signal in Puducherry on August 9.
The public rally is part of the nationwide Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan, which aims to encourage citizens, particularly young people, to participate in Independence Day celebrations while promoting patriotism and national unity.
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Amit Shah flagged off the Har Ghar Tiranga Yatra in Puducherry. The rally began at Muruga Theatre Signal.
The event is part of the nationwide Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan. The campaign promotes patriotism, national unity and public participation.
Puducherry Lt Governor K. Kailashnathan and Home Minister A. Namassivayam were associated with the event.
Shah also presented the President's Colours to Puducherry Police during his Puducherry visit.
Puducherry Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan and Home Minister A. Namassivayam were also associated with the event.
The Yatra comes ahead of August 15, when the country will celebrate its Independence Day with the Tricolour at the centre of nationwide commemorations.
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The Har Ghar Tiranga campaign seeks to bring citizens together around the national Tricolour as India approaches Independence Day. Public programmes such as the Puducherry Yatra provide a platform for wider participation and encourage younger generations to connect with the significance of the national flag.
Amit Shah's Puducherry engagements also included a significant programme involving the Union Territory's police force. During his visit, the Home Minister presented the President's Colours to the Puducherry Police, one of the highest honours awarded to a disciplined force. The honour recognises the force's service, bravery and dedication.
The Har Ghar Tiranga Yatra and the police ceremony together formed part of Shah's official engagements in Puducherry on Sunday.
