Guwahati, Aug 09: The Assam Youth Congress on Tuesday took out a procession to mark 75 years of independence of the country. The procession was led by Youth Congress president Ankita Dutta in Guwahati, to celebrate the glorious journey of Independence across the State.
The procession was carried out from Rajiv Bhawan to Christianbasti with the tricolor. Hundreds of workers of the Youth Congress have joined the initiative. As per sources, the celebration will continue from August 9th to 15th.
Padayatra from Narayanpur to Gohpur started as part of #AzadiKiGauravYatra led by hon'ble APCC President @BhupenKBorah. Time to remember the sacrifices of our forefathers & cherish the hard earned independence. Maa Tujhe Salaam.. pic.twitter.com/7XmZUTbYY7
— Assam Congress (@INCAssam) August 9, 2022
This comes at a time when the BJP government has been pushing its “Har Ghar Tiranga” campaign across the country.
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The Congress in several other States has been holding ‘padyatras’ and ‘freedom march’ to educate the people about the contribution of the party to India’s freedom struggle.