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A sea of Tricolours swept through the heart of the Capital on Tuesday evening, as thousands of Delhiites participated in the Tiranga Shaurya Samman Yatra, a rally organised by the Delhi government to honour the Indian Armed Forces, following the success of Operation Sindoor.
Winding its way from Kartavya Path to the National War Memorial, the march was an emotive show of unity. Participants included people from all walks of life – schoolchildren, NCC cadets, civil defence volunteers, doctors, nurses, lawyers, and professionals, among others – walking towards the India Gate, braving the rain, chanting slogans such as 'Vande Mataram' and 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' and dancing to the tunes of patriotic songs.
Raj Kumar (35), an autorickshaw driver from Dwarka, said: “It has always been my dream to join the Armed Forces. Today, I might not be wearing a uniform, but I feel like a soldier too.”
Leading the rally were senior BJP leaders, including Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh, Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva, as well as ministers, MLAs, MPs, and councillors.
“Our brave soldiers have sent a message across Pakistan that India will no longer remain silent in the face of terror,” said Gupta, addressing the crowd near India Gate.
Chugh added, “India has changed... This new India desires peace but is ready to go to any extent for the total eradication of terrorism.”
The BJP said the rally was part of a series of nationwide events to be held to show solidarity with the Armed Forces. The Delhi yatra was the first of multiple such events that the party is going to hold across India over the next 11 days.
“I teach my students about patriotism every day. Today, I walked with them... hopefully, they will grow up to make the nation proud... This march isn’t just for the soldiers, it’s for the children who will grow up knowing what standing with your nation looks like,” said Reema Khanna (32), a schoolteacher from Rohini.
Nearby, Adil Hussain (22), an NCC cadet, stood in uniform among fellow youth volunteers. “We train hard, but nothing compares to walking side by side with veterans, students, and people who believe in the same cause... This made us feel that our training has meaning, that we will be ready when our time comes.”
