Ruling Congress holds 'Tiranga Yatra' in Bengaluru, expresses solidarity with armed forces

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister led a 'Tiranga Yatra'—a March in Bengaluru on Friday morning to express solidarity with the Indian Armed Forces. 

 

The march led by the ruling Congress leaders gave a call to the citizens and political parties to stand united and express support to the "Operation Sindoor" being carried out by the Indian Armed forces in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 civilian (and tourist) lives on April 22. 

 

The rallygoers chanted "Namma Sainya Namma Hemme" (Our Army, our pride)  and "Jai Hind" along the route of the March. 

 

The participants including government officials, celebrities and citizens, had turned up in white attires and waved the Indian national flag during the Tiranga Yatra that began at KR Circle in the state capital and would culminate at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. 

 

"We welcome every citizen and political party to join us in boosting the morale of our armed forces even as they are fighting along the LOC following Pakistan's attack on India," said D.K. Shivakumar, the deputy CM.

 

In a circular dated May 7, 2025, the Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments department had instructed all the 35,000 odd temples under its jurisdiction to conduct special pujas in recognition of the successful execution of "Operation Sindoor" by the Indian armed forces. 

 

Meanwhile, BJP leaders led by state chief B.Y. Vijayendra performed a special puja at Sri Laxmi Narasimha Swamy temple in Bengaluru seeking strength for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to lead the country through the looming crisis. 

 

The state reported special pujas and chantings being performed by civil society groups for the safety of our armed forces.

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