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Delhi BJP Leads Grand Tiranga Yatra Through Old Delhi Streets

Delhi BJP Leads Grand Tiranga Yatra Through Old Delhi Streets
Grand ‘Tiranga Yatra’ taken out through streets of Old Delhi under leadership of Delhi BJP chief Harsh Malhotra · thestatesman.com

A big group of people walked through the streets of Old Delhi to celebrate India's upcoming Independence Day.

The event was called a 'Tiranga Yatra', which means a march with the Indian flag.

A man named Harsh Malhotra, who leads the Delhi branch of a political party called the BJP, was in charge of the walk.

The walk started at a place called Chandni Town Hall and ended at a place called Hauz Qazi.

Many students, party workers, and other leaders joined the march and carried flags.

The streets were decorated with flags and colourful arches.

The people who spoke said they want everyone in India to fly the flag at their homes for Independence Day.

They also talked about how Old Delhi is a place where people from different religions live together happily.

The walk was meant to spread a message of unity and love for the country ahead of the 80th Independence Day celebration.

Key facts

Event
Tiranga Yatra (grand tricolour march)
Organiser
Delhi BJP, coordinated by Chandni Chowk District President Arvind Garg
Leadership
Delhi BJP President Harsh Malhotra
Route
Chandni Town Hall to Hauz Qazi, Old Delhi
Occasion
Week-long celebrations ahead of India's 80th Independence Day
Campaign
Har Ghar Tiranga
Notable Participants
Chandni Chowk MP Praveen Khandelwal, State Vice-President Rajesh Bhatia, former Mayor Jai Prakash and others

Quotes

Praveen Khandelwal

Chandni Chowk MP

“My heartfelt greetings to all the patriotic workers and citizens who have joined the Tiranga Yatra on the historic land of Chandni Chowk.”
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“From this sacred land of Chandni Chowk, in the shadow of the Red Fort, I extend my greetings to all of you, patriotic citizens.”
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Sources

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