Tiranga Yatra
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 21 2016:
Tiranga Yatra(celebration of 70th year of independence) was organized by Nehru Yuva
Kendra (NYK), Thoubal under the aegis of
Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Govern-
ment of India at MMRC & Unity Park,
Khangabok today, reports our correspondent.
The programme was attended by MP Dr
Th Meinya, Thoubal DC T Ranjit Singh,
State Director of NYKS Manipur Sahib
Singh, and Chairman, MMRC, Khangabok
Kh Menjor Mangang as presidium members.
Tiranga Yatra was organised for the first
time by NYK, Thoubal in the district.
The basic objective of Tiranga Yatra is to
enhance the spirit of nationalism, generate
enthusiasm and infuse patriotism among the
youth and people in general, spread harmony
and unity among the people and to publicise
the initiatives of the Government.
As part of the function, a rally was taken
out by 1000 students.
Quiz and essay writing competition on the
topic "Mahatma Gandhi and Freedom Struggle of India" was also held.