Tiranga Yatra Is a Symbol of Patriotism: Fadnavis

Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the Indian Tiranga is not merely a flag held in people’s hands but a symbol of patriotism, constitutional values, national pride and the responsibility of every citizen towards building a developed India.

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Speaking at the ‘Rashtra Pratham Tiranga Utsav’ organised at Worli Sea Face, Fadnavis said the Tiranga Yatra should not be viewed merely as a rally, but as an initiative that strengthens the spirit of patriotism among citizens.

The rally was inaugurated by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at Worli Sea Face in the presence of several senior political leaders and public representatives, including Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar, Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar, Skill Development Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha and Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde.

Several MLAs and other prominent leaders were also present at the event.

Tiranga Represents National Pride

Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Fadnavis said that although citizens were holding the Tiranga in their hands, its true place was in their hearts.

He stressed that respecting the Indian Constitution, protecting the country’s self-respect and strengthening national भावना should be part of every citizen’s responsibility. According to Fadnavis, only by fulfilling this responsibility can citizens give real meaning to the Tiranga they carry.

Fadnavis also highlighted the sacrifices made by freedom fighters and soldiers for the national flag and the country.

He said the Tiranga, for which revolutionaries sacrificed their lives and soldiers continue to make sacrifices at the borders, would continue to fly high forever.

‘I Can See Two Oceans Today’

Fadnavis described the massive gathering at Worli Sea Face as a remarkable sight and said, “Today, I can see two oceans here — one is the Indian Ocean in front of us and the other is the ocean of the Indian Tiranga.”

He said the country had made significant progress under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and highlighted India’s achievements across several sectors, including space research, information technology, artificial intelligence, fintech and emerging technologies.

Fadnavis also referred to India’s achievement in landing a spacecraft near the Moon’s south pole and said the country was rapidly expanding its capabilities in advanced technology and innovation.

India’s Youth Power Will Drive the Nation

Highlighting India’s demographic strength, Fadnavis said the country has one of the world’s largest pools of young people and that the energy of the youth would play a crucial role in India’s journey towards becoming a developed nation.

He said the sight of young people coming out with the Tiranga reflected the growing confidence and national spirit of the younger generation.

Fadnavis further said that India was emerging as a major global power and that the country’s rapid development was being closely watched by several forces.

However, he asserted that no force could stop India’s development journey.

Thousands Gather at Worli Sea Face

Thousands of Mumbai residents gathered at Worli Sea Face for the ‘Rashtra Pratham Tiranga Utsav’. Citizens, youngsters, students and NCC cadets carrying the national flag created an atmosphere filled with patriotic enthusiasm.

The entire area resonated with slogans such as ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’, ‘Jai Shivaji, Jai Bhavani’ and ‘Vande Mataram’, along with patriotic songs.

The massive participation turned the Tiranga Utsav into a powerful display of national pride, with citizens coming together to celebrate the spirit of patriotism and the vision of a stronger and developed India.

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