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Sikkim Governor, CM lead Tiranga Yatra in Gangtok
In a city called Gangtok, in a part of India called Sikkim, important leaders walked in a big parade.
They carried the Indian flag, which is sometimes called the Tiranga.
The Governor and the Chief Minister of Sikkim led the walk.
Many other grown-ups and students joined them along the way.
The parade was part of a special campaign called 'Har Ghar Tiranga', which means a flag in every home.
The day also remembered a sad time in history when India was divided, called Partition Horrors Remembrance Day.
People also celebrated 150 years of a famous patriotic song called 'Vande Mataram'.
The Governor said that even though people speak different languages and have different cultures, they are all one nation.
The Chief Minister said the flag should inspire everyone to stay united, peaceful, and proud.
It was a day for people to come together and celebrate their country.
Governor Mathur and Chief Minister Tamang led a 'Tiranga Yatra' in Gangtok as part of the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign.
The march, joined by cabinet ministers, MLAs, government and police officers, and students, began at MG Marg and concluded near Manan Kendra.
The event marked Partition Horrors Remembrance Day and the 150th anniversary of 'Vande Mataram'.
Governor Mathur said the national flag embodies pride and responsibility and urged ministers to strengthen the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign in their constituencies.
Chief Minister Tamang called the campaign a "visionary initiative" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visited an exhibition marking Partition Horrors Remembrance Day.
- Who
- Governor Mathur, Chief Minister Tamang, state cabinet ministers, MLAs, government and police officers, and students.
- What
- A 'Tiranga Yatra' (national flag march) and programme marking Partition Horrors Remembrance Day and the 150th anniversary of 'Vande Mataram', featuring a documentary on the Partition and an exhibition.
- Where
- Gangtok, Sikkim; the rally ran from MG Marg and concluded near Manan Kendra.
- When
- No specific date is given in the article; it took place on the occasion of Partition Horrors Remembrance Day and the 150th anniversary of 'Vande Mataram'.
- Why
- To commemorate the painful chapter of Partition, celebrate 150 years of 'Vande Mataram', and promote unity, harmony, and national pride through the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign.
Key facts
- Event
- Tiranga Yatra (national flag march)
- Location
- Gangtok, Sikkim
- Route
- MG Marg to Manan Kendra
- Occasions marked
- Partition Horrors Remembrance Day; 150th anniversary of 'Vande Mataram'
- Organisers
- State Culture, Home, and Information and Public Relations departments
- Featured programme
- Documentary on the Partition and an exhibition
- Campaign
- Har Ghar Tiranga
- Key speakers
- Governor Mathur; Chief Minister Tamang
Quotes
Sukhman Mathur
Governor of Sikkim
“"Today reminds us of the integrity and unity of our country. While 150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’ remind us of the energy of the mantra that inspired the freedom struggle, ‘Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas’ reminds us of a painful chapter of history and inspires us to preserve peace and harmony."”
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“"May the Tiranga continue to inspire us to uphold the values of unity, harmony, and national pride."”
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Sources
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