Tumakuru, May 18 (UNI) A grand Tiranga Yatra was held in Tumakuru on Sunday, featuring a 1,000-metre-long national flag and drawing participation from thousands of enthusiastic people.

Ex-servicemen, NCC cadets, nursing students, youth volunteers, and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers marched in unison through prominent parts of the city to the chants of patriotic slogans and songs.

The rally commenced near the SIT Engineering College, attracting large crowds along the route. Streets were adorned with saffron, white, and green, while cultural performances and band displays added to the spirited atmosphere.

Union Minister and senior BJP leader V Somanna inaugurated the procession and addressed the gathering. He commended the Indian armed forces for their valour and preparedness in the face of cross-border threats, stating, “Our military has given a befitting reply to our enemies, and the entire nation stands united with them.”

Speaking to media persons, Somanna said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has exhibited firm and visionary leadership, particularly in matters of national security. “India will not hesitate to take further action if provoked again by Pakistan. Our government will never compromise on national sovereignty and integrity,” he asserted.

BJP State President Vijayendra Yediyurappa, who also participated in the march, said the Tiranga Yatra symbolised the growing sense of patriotism among the youth and citizens of Karnataka. “The response from Tumakuru is a testament to the people's faith in the leadership of Prime Minister Modi,” he said.

Actor and Rajya Sabha MP Jaggesh, along with several other senior BJP leaders and local office-bearers, were present at the event. The Yatra concluded with the unfurling of the Tricolour and the singing of the national anthem at a designated public ground.

Party officials said the event was part of a broader national campaign to promote unity, pride in the armed forces, and awareness about India’s achievements under the current government.

Security arrangements were tightened across the city to ensure smooth conduct of the rally, and traffic was regulated along the designated route. UNI BDN SSP