Shopian, Aug 12 (JKNS): Under the banner of Har Ghar Tiranga and in the run-up to the 79th Independence Day celebrations, the District Administration Shopian on Tueaday organised a Grand Tiranga Rally at Shopian.
The Rally was participated by more than 10000 people who came from across the length and breadth of the district exhibiting fervent patriotism by waving the Tiranga in one of greatest Tiranga shows in the district.
‘Massive participation was a sight to behold”, said some participants who were eagerly waving the Tiranga in the Rally which passed from Shrimal Sports Stadium through Rang Kadal and culminated at Aglar Fruit Mandi.
MLA Shopian,Shabir Ahmad Kullay, Deputy Commissioner, Shopian, Shishir Gupta,SSP Shopian, Anayat Ali,VC DDC, Irfan Manhas, ADDC,Dr.Nasir Ahmad Lone,DDC members attended the Rally and Concert. Participants from diverse sections of society and departments and Security forces participated in the Rally enthusiastically and danced to the beats of the Har Ghar Tiranga song.
Deputy Commissioner,while addressing the gathering said that the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign aims to instill a deep sense of patriotism among citizens and encourage them to hoist the national flag at their homes on the occasion of 79th Independence Day.
Later on, A Mega and first ever Tiranga Concert was held at Aglar,Shopian which featured patriotic cultural performances by local artists who mesmerized the audience with scintillating performances,earning huge applause. (JKNS)
