Rajasthan: CM Bhajan Lal Sharma flags off Tiranga Marathon in Jaipur

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], August 13 (ANI): Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma flagged off the Tiranga Marathon from Albert Hall in Jaipur on Tuesday.

The marathon was organised by Jaipur Greater Municipal Corporation to celebrate the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign. The event began at JLN Road behind Albert Hall, where CM Bhajan Lal Sharma initiated the program.

Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said, “The Tiranga campaign evokes a sense of patriotism” and “‘we should actively participate in such programs”.

He also expressed gratitude to everyone for attending the event despite the rain.

Jaipur Mayor Soumya Gurjar, MP Manju Sharma, and several other public representatives were present at the event.

BJP MP from Jaipur, Manju Sharma pointed out the significance of the tricolour saying “The significance of Tiranga is from the time when our country got independence. Today also people are ready to sacrifice their life for Tiranga. I think every house in the country should hoist Tiranga in their home and know the importance of the Tiranga. I request everyone to hoist Tiranga on August 15”.

Jaipur Mayor Dr Somya Gurjar said, “Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Har Ghar Tiranga Yatra is going on in full swing, crores of people from the country have already associated with the campaign.”

Earlier on Monday Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini flagged off the Tiranga Yatra with slogans of ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’.

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that the Tricolour is our pride and identity, and it is our collective duty to uphold its respect. CM Saini urged people to participate in the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi by hoisting the Tricolour at their homes and establishments, contributing to realising the dream of a new India envisioned by the brave martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the nation.

Earlier, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Deputy CM Pravati Parida and other leaders also launched the Har Ghar Tiranga signature campaign at Lok Seva Bhavan in Bhubaneswar on Monday. Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan and Minister of Revenue and Disaster Suresh Pujari were also present at the event.