Vijayawada: A large Tiranga rally will be held in Vijayawada on Friday (May 16), with 5,000 participants participating in the campaign to celebrate the victory of the Indian army. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, the governor, lawmakers and other VIPs will attend the rally.
NTR regional collector Dr. G. Lakshmisha called a conference call with officials on Thursday, saying the rally was part of a national celebration initiated by the central and state governments in honor of the heroic efforts of the Indian armed forces. “A such a victorious rally will reflect our unity and the gratitude of every citizen to our soldiers,” he noted.
The rally will begin at the Indira Gandhi Municipal Corporation Stadium from 5pm and head to Benz Circle, a warm celebration of “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” is expected to resonate on the street. The 500-meter-long national flag carried by students will be a major highlight, symbolizing collective national pride.
Dr. Lakshmisha directed officials to ensure perfect arrangements, including distribution of national flags to all participants, and playing national anthem and patriotic songs through DJ Sound Systems. Cultural programs including Tappetagullu, Garagalu dance, drum performances and other traditional art forms will be held at key junctions. In addition, he requested drinking water stalls and temporary medical camps along the rally route.
