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During a Tiranga Yatra organised by the Vikash organisation, hundreds of people marched through the town carrying the 1 km-long Tricolour flag.
One of the longest national flags in the nation was waved during a rally in Bargarh on Tuesday as the nation was involved in the festivities of the 75th Anniversary of India's Liberation, or "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav."
During a Tiranga Yatra organised by the Vikash organisation, hundreds of people marched through the town carrying the 1 km-long Tricolour flag. Several local social organisations and the group's chairman, D Murali Krishna, took part in the big rally.
The video of the rally was shared by ANI which went viral and recieved more than 9,000 likes on social media.
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According to sources, the enormous flag was brought from Nagpur, and it took the craftsmen almost 15 days to make it. H undreds of individuals carried Tricolour flags while taking part in the rally. A number of cultural events were also planned for the gathering.
Prasanna Acharya, a former member of parliament, Debesh Acharya, a legislator from Bargarh, Ashwini Sarangi, a congressman, and other officials took part in the rally, which lasted nearly 4 kilometres from Lengu Mishra Square to Ganpati Hotel.
"The people of Bargarh celebrated the 75th anniversary of Indian Independence, or "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav," in a magnificent manner, showing their solidarity and morality. Throughout the rally, a huge Tricolour flag was waved. The people of Bargarh have encouraged the entire nation to make the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' call a big success.