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Wheelchair Tiranga Yatra Highlights Patriotism, Equal Participation in Indore
Some people use wheelchairs because they have a disability, which means their bodies work a little differently.
A group called Sarthak Sanstha organized a special rally for them in Indore, a city in India.
It was called a Tiranga Yatra, named after the Indian flag, the Tiranga.
The rally was held just before Independence Day, when India celebrates becoming a free country.
Everyone rode in wheelchairs from Kothari Market parking to Gandhi Hall.
A famous man who has won the Padma Shri award, Satyendra Singh Lohia, led the rally.
Para athletes, business owners, and artists also joined in.
The leader of the group, Deepak Jain, said that being in a wheelchair does not mean a person cannot do great things.
He wanted people to show respect and give equal chances instead of feeling sorry for them.
The rally ended with everyone singing the national anthem.
A wheelchair Tiranga Yatra for persons with disabilities was organized by Sarthak Sanstha in Indore ahead of Independence Day.
The rally began at Kothari Market parking and concluded at Gandhi Hall with the national anthem.
Padma Shri awardee Satyendra Singh Lohia led the rally, which included para athletes, entrepreneurs and artists.
Para-table tennis players Harshita Shahri, ranked fifth in India, and Bhavishya Jain, ranked tenth, took part.
Sarthak president Deepak Jain (Teenu) said the initiative promoted respect, equal opportunities and participation rather than sympathy.
- Who
- Persons with disabilities, including para athletes, entrepreneurs and artists, led by Padma Shri awardee Satyendra Singh Lohia, with Sarthak Sanstha as organizer.
- What
- A wheelchair Tiranga Yatra, a patriotic rally held to celebrate Independence Day and promote equal participation of persons with disabilities.
- Where
- Indore, Madhya Pradesh, from Kothari Market parking to Gandhi Hall.
- When
- On Friday, ahead of Independence Day.
- Why
- To send a message of patriotism, dignity and equal participation, promoting respect and equal opportunities rather than sympathy.
Key facts
- Event
- Wheelchair Tiranga Yatra
- Organizer
- Sarthak Sanstha
- Location
- Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Route
- Kothari Market parking to Gandhi Hall
- Led By
- Padma Shri awardee Satyendra Singh Lohia
- Sarthak President
- Deepak Jain (Teenu)
- Notable Participants
- Harshita Shahri (para-table tennis, 5th in India), Bhavishya Jain (10th in India)
- Occasion
- Ahead of Independence Day
Quotes
Sarthak president Deepak Jain (Teenu)
President of Sarthak Sanstha, advocate for disability rights
“"Disability does not limit a person's abilities, pointing to the achievements of para athletes and entrepreneurs as examples."”
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