Ahead of Independence Day, Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district on Monday hosted a record-setting Mega Tiranga Rally featuring a 1,508-metre-long national flag, creating a moment etched in the region’s history.
Organised under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner Harvinder Singh, the massive Tricolour-prepared by the district administration-was proudly carried by school students in a stunning display of patriotism.
The rally commenced at the Entry Point-Welcome Doda Gate and concluded at the Community Hall, with streets resounding to chants of unity and nationalism.
The event saw participation from students of government and private schools, district officers, officials from various departments, social workers, NGOs, media personnel, and residents. Participants waved flags, sang patriotic songs, and raised spirited slogans, filling the air with pride and emotion.
Flagged off jointly by DDC Chairman Dhananter Singh Kotwal and DC Doda Harvinder Singh, the rally set the tone for grand Independence Day festivities.
Similar Tiranga rallies were organised in Bhaderwah, Gandoh, and Thathri, where students from GHSS Bhaderwah, HSS Gandoh, and GHSS Thathri participated with equal zeal. Streets were adorned with Tricolours, cultural performances by local artists entertained the crowds, and students pledged to uphold the nation’s unity and integrity.
Songs, dances, and dramatic presentations celebrating India’s diversity drew loud applause from the audience. The celebrations will culminate in a vibrant cultural programme at the Community Hall, featuring performances by students, artists from the Cultural Academy, and local talent.
(With inputs from IANS)