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BJP's Shivamogga Tiranga Yatra Recalls Isuru Uprising on Independence Day

BJP's Shivamogga Tiranga Yatra Recalls Isuru Uprising on Independence Day
Tiranga Yatra in Shivamogga recalls Isuru uprising · thehansindia.com

India's Independence Day is a special day when the country celebrates becoming free from British rule a long time ago.

In the city of Shivamogga, a group called the BJP organized a big parade called a Tiranga Yatra.

'Tiranga' is the name for the Indian flag, which has three colors.

The parade had colorful floats called tableaux that showed stories from the freedom struggle.

One of the stories was about a village called Isuru, where villagers said they were free even before the whole country became independent.

The British punished them, and five people from the village were hanged.

An important leader named B.Y. Raghavendra, who represents Shivamogga in Parliament, walked in the parade.

He told people to remember all the freedom fighters who gave their lives.

Thousands of students joined the parade too.

The idea was to teach young people about the sacrifices that helped make India free.

Key facts

Organiser
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Event
'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' Tiranga Yatra
Location
Shivamogga, Karnataka
Route
Ramanna Shreshti Park to Gopi Circle via Sheenappa Shetty Circle
Tableaux
8 in the procession; 9 reportedly prepared
Key speaker
Shivamogga MP B.Y. Raghavendra
Historical reference
Isuru uprising in Shikaripura taluk
Notable fact
Five people from Isuru were hanged by the British

Quotes

B.Y. Raghavendra

Member of Parliament for Shivamogga

“Independence Day is an occasion to remember the freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for the country. We must understand the value of their sacrifices and work towards strengthening the unity and integrity of the nation.”
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“We should develop ourselves in a way that becomes our contribution to the country and work together for its unity and integrity.”
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