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Pune Tiranga Yatra: Fadnavis Vows Developed Maharashtra in 20 Years
A big parade with the Indian flag, called Tiranga Yatra, happened in the city of Pune.
It took place just before Independence Day, which is on August 15.
Thousands of people, especially young people, walked on Fergusson College Road carrying the flag.
The leader of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, joined the parade and gave a speech.
He said the young people of Pune are full of love for their country.
He remembered brave freedom fighters from the past who helped India become free.
He also asked everyone to remember their duties, not just their rights, when they see the flag.
Fadnavis said that in the next 20 years, India and Maharashtra will become more developed, and young people will help make that happen.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis joined a grand Tiranga Yatra in Pune ahead of Independence Day.
Thousands of citizens and supporters marched on Fergusson College Road and the Deccan stretch carrying the Tricolour.
The procession was organised by the Tiranga Gaurav Samiti, Pune, to honour the national flag and remember freedom sacrifices.
Fadnavis said the youth's participation showed the honour and pride of the national flag would never be allowed to decline.
He said Maharashtra would work together to build a 'developed Maharashtra' as part of the vision of a developed India in 20 years.
- Who
- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, along with thousands of Pune citizens and supporters.
- What
- A Tiranga Yatra (Tricolour procession) held ahead of Independence Day, with patriotic slogans and speeches.
- Where
- Fergusson College Road and the Deccan stretch in Pune, Maharashtra, India.
- When
- Tuesday, ahead of Independence Day on August 15.
- Why
- To honour the national flag, remember the sacrifices made for India's freedom, and express gratitude towards the armed forces.
Key facts
- Event
- Tiranga Yatra (Tricolour procession)
- Organiser
- Tiranga Gaurav Samiti, Pune
- Location
- Fergusson College Road and Deccan stretch, Pune
- Key Speaker
- Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis
- Occasion
- Ahead of Independence Day (August 15)
- Tiranga programme period
- August 9 to August 17
- Traffic impact
- Diversions implemented on Fergusson College Road and adjoining routes
- Key vision mentioned
- Developed Maharashtra and developed India in the next 20 years
Quotes
Devendra Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister
“FC Road, where youth could be seen chatting on both sides; today on that same FC Road, a sea of Tricolours can be seen. This is the youth of India, this is the youth of Pune.”
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“Modiji envisioned the dream of a developed India after 20 years, and for that, we will all live the dream of a developed Maharashtra together.”
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