ITANAGAR : Tiranga rallies and yatras were held in several districts of Arunachal Pradesh on Wednesday as part of the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign, drawing enthusiastic participation from students, bikers, government officials, security personnel, civil society groups and members of the public.
In Tawang, a grand Tiranga Yatra was organised from the Giant Buddha Statue to the historic Tawang War Memorial, featuring a 100-metre-long National Tricolour.
The yatra was flagged off by Tawang Deputy Commissioner (in-charge) Rinchin Leta and Tawang Superintendent of Police Tasi Darang in the presence of ZPMs, senior officials and members of the public.
Addressing participants at the Giant Buddha Statue, Leta highlighted the significance of the National Flag and Vande Mataram as symbols that inspired the freedom struggle and continue to unite the country. He appealed to people to hoist the Tricolour at their homes from August 9 to 17 while strictly observing the prescribed protocols governing its display and handling.
Personnel of the Indian Army, Border Roads Organisation and paramilitary forces, NCC cadets, market committees, students and citizens participated in the yatra. The procession culminated at the Tawang War Memorial, where participants joined in a mass singing of Vande Mataram in memory of soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice. The Tawang Brigade hosted refreshments for the participants.
In Daporijo, a Tiranga Bike Rally was organised by the District Administration in collaboration with Upper Subansiri Riders, The Black and White Society and the All Arunachal Pradesh Public Transport Federation. Upper Subansiri Deputy Commissioner Tasso Gambo and Zilla Parishad Chairperson Joti Sikom flagged off the rally.
Bikers, youth, civil society members and citizens carrying the Tricolour rode through the major roads of Daporijo, spreading the message of national unity, patriotism and pride in the National Flag. The district administration appreciated the participating organisations and citizens for their contribution to the campaign and appealed to people to proudly display the Tricolour at their homes and establishments.
At Nafra, a Tiranga Yatra was organised from the Deputy Commissioner’s Office to I Love Nafra Point and back. Heads of offices, teachers, students, government officials, police personnel, Bazaar Committee members, PRI representatives, NGOs and members of the public participated in the event. The programme began with the singing of Vande Mataram, followed by the yatra. A selfie point was also set up where participants captured photographs with the Tricolour and uploaded them on the official Har Ghar Tiranga portal.
In Aalo, the West Siang unit of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) organised a mega Tiranga Yatra in which more than 1,000 students participated. Youth Affairs, Sports and Law Minister Kento Jini, MLA Topin Ete, West Siang Deputy Commissioner Mindo Loyi and ABVP representatives attended the programme.
Jini praised the ABVP for promoting patriotism and national consciousness among students and urged the youth to recognise their responsibilities towards society and the nation. Ete stressed the role of student organisations in developing leadership, responsibility and active participation in nation-building.
In Ruksin, a Tiranga Yatra was organised from Ruksin-Dolung Bridge to Ruksin General Ground, with students, local representatives and members of the public participating. Organised by the 37th BJP Mandal, the march saw students of Ruksin Town Middle School and Ruksin Primary School carrying the National Flag and raising patriotic slogans.
37-West Pasighat MLA Ninong Ering, along with the Additional Deputy Commissioner and panchayat-level representatives, participated in the programme. Ering stressed the importance of unity and patriotism among the youth and, referring to the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border issue, underscored the need for peace, dialogue and responsible engagement to prevent tensions from escalating.
The rallies and yatras across the state reflected widespread public participation in the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign and reinforced the message of national unity, patriotism and respect for the Tricolour ahead of Independence Day.
