Tiranga Yatra aimed at enhancing spirit of patriotism: Dave

Sehore (MP), Aug 19 (PTI) Union Minister Anil Madhav Davetoday said the ‘Tiranga Yatra’ being taken out in the countryfrom August 9 to 23 is aimed at enhancing spirit of patriotismand remember the martyrs whose sacrifices resulted in India’sfreedom. "The ‘Tiranga Yatra’ being taken out as part of ‘JaraYaad Karo Qurbani’ programme is aimed at enhancing spirit ofpatriotism and in memory of those whose sacrifices resulted inthe country’s freedom," the Environment and Forest Ministersaid addressing a rally here. Dave and Madhya Pradesh PWD minister Rampal Singh wereleading the ‘Tiranga Yatra’ from Sehore’s ‘Shaheed Sthal’ atSaikdakhedi village to Bhopal. "We have to prove their (freedom fighters) sacrificesright by our nationalistic works and dedication," Dave added. Earlier Dave and Singh offered tributes at erstwhileNarsinghgarh state’s Kunwar Chain Singh’s memorial. ChainSingh laid down his life fighting the British in Sehore onJuly 24, 1824. The ministers also garlanded the statue of freedomfighter Beni Prasad Rathore on the occasion. Besides, they also paid tributes at ‘Shaheed Sthal’ where356 soldiers led by Mahavir Khode and Balishah were killed forrevolting against the British on January 14, 1858.PTI COR MAS NRBSRYJMF