INDIA
Other rally participants were injured and hospitalized ahead of Independence Day 2022.
Former Deputy CM of Gujarat Nitin Patel got injured during Tiranga Yatra in Mehsana today. The procession was joined by a herd of cattle. This caused chaos during the tricolour yatra. They didn't only hurt him; others were hurt as well. A number of wounded people were sent to the emergency room.
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On August 13-15, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared a three-day "Tiranga campaign" as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. Today, throughout the nation, a Tiranga yatra is being conducted as part of this campaign.
Amit Shah said in a tweet that the tricolour is our pride. It motivates every Indian to work together. Upon hearing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's request for a "Har Ghar Tiranga," the flag was raised above his New Delhi mansion to honour the nation's fallen heroes.
During the week of August 13-15, he called on all citizens to join him in unfurling the national flag outside their houses as part of a drive to foster a sense of patriotism. In addition, he encouraged citizens to post selfies with the country's banner online.
He urged the people to be a part of this campaign of unfurling the national flag in their homes during 13-15 August and inculcate the spirit of patriotism in every heart. He also appealed to the people to share their picture with the national flag.