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GANDERBAL: As part of the ongoing ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ Campaign-2026, a Mega Tiranga Rally was held today in Ganderbal with enthusiastic participation of the general public, students, civil administration officials, police personnel and civil society members.

The rally was led by Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore, and witnessed participation of Senior Superintendent of Police Ganderbal, officers and officials of the civil administration, police personnel, representatives of civil society, school children and a large number of citizens.

Carrying the National Flag and raising patriotic slogans, participants marched through the designated route in Ganderbal, creating a vibrant atmosphere of patriotism and national pride. The enthusiastic participation of the general public added special significance to the rally and reflected the growing public engagement with the Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign.

Students also participated enthusiastically in the rally, carrying the Tricolour and joining the patriotic celebrations. Their participation highlighted the role of youth in promoting the values of national unity, patriotism and respect for the National Flag.

The Deputy Commissioner appreciated the enthusiastic participation of citizens and called upon the general public, particularly youth and students, to continue participating in the various activities being organised under the campaign. He emphasized that the Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign provides an opportunity for citizens to collectively celebrate national pride and strengthen the spirit of unity and harmony.

The Mega Tiranga Rally formed part of a series of activities being organised across District Ganderbal under the Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign, being observed from August 09 to 17, 2026. Various activities including Tiranga rallies, Har Ghar Tiranga pledge, mass singing of the National Anthem, patriotic programmes and Swachhata Hi Seva activities are being conducted across the district.

The District Administration has been facilitating activities at district, block, panchayat and institutional levels with active participation of government departments, educational institutions, youth, civil society organisations, market associations and the general public to ensure maximum public participation in the campaign.

The enthusiastic participation in today’s Mega Tiranga Rally reflected the collective spirit of the people of Ganderbal and reinforced the message of patriotism, national unity, harmony and pride in the National Flag.

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