BARAMULLA, August 14, 2025 – In a vibrant display of national pride, the streets of Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, came alive with a tricolour-filled bike rally on August 11, 2025, as part of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga 2025’ campaign ahead of India’s 79th Independence Day. Organized by the Baramulla Police, the rally saw enthusiastic participation from local youth, bike enthusiasts, and police personnel, who rode through the town’s main streets, waving the Tricolour to spread messages of unity, peace, and patriotism.Vibrant Celebration of National Spirit The Tiranga Bike Rally, flagged off from District Police Lines (DPL) Baramulla, traversed key routes including Cariappa Park, Azadgunj, Chakloo, and Kralhar, before concluding peacefully at the starting point. Led by Deputy Inspector General (DIG) North Kashmir Range Maqsood-ul-Zaman, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla Minga Sherpa, and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Gurinderpal Singh, the event saw participation from Additional SP Baramulla, SP Operations, DySP Headquarters, DySP DAR DPL Baramulla, DySP Traffic Baramulla, and local Station House Officers (SHOs).
Hundreds of bikers, adorned with Tricolour flags, filled the streets with patriotic fervor, chanting slogans and singing songs that honoured the nation’s freedom fighters. At the rally’s culmination, participants took a solemn national pledge to contribute to a developed India, uphold unity, honor martyrs’ sacrifices, and commit to the nation’s progress and prosperity.Part of Broader Patriotic Wave The bike rally complemented a massive Tiranga Yatra in Baramulla, where over 12,000 citizens carried a 2.5-km-long Tricolour from Saint Joseph School to Showkat Ali Stadium, led by DC Minga Sherpa and SSP Gurinderpal Singh.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha praised the event, stating, “More than 12,000 people joined Tiranga Yatra in Baramulla. Citizens from all walks of life were carrying 2 km-long Tricolour. Together they marched with heads held high, hearts swelled with pride. #HarGharTiranga.”DC Minga Sherpa highlighted the region’s transformation, noting, “The youth of Kashmir are now experiencing a liberated environment, openly hoisting national flags and singing the national anthem with love and dignity, free from fear.”
The rally underscored Baramulla’s evolving spirit of nationalism, with locals embracing national symbols in schools, markets, and public events.Fostering Unity and Peace The event aimed to strengthen community bonds and promote peace in a region historically marked by challenges. A government spokesperson emphasized, “Previously inhibited by concerns of reprisal from anti-national organizations, the youth of Kashmir are now openly expressing their patriotism.” The bike rally, alongside other initiatives like an ATV rally and a horse riders’ rally in Gulmarg, stirred deep patriotic fervor, uniting locals and visitors alike.Security and Community Engagement Baramulla Police ensured robust security arrangements, allowing the rally to proceed smoothly while fostering a safe environment for participants. The event’s success was attributed to the enthusiastic involvement of Baramulla’s youth, who rallied behind the Tricolour to celebrate India’s unity in diversity.A Symbol of Resilience and Nationalism The tricolour-filled bike rally in Baramulla stands as a testament to the region’s resilience and growing sense of national pride. As part of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign, it encourages citizens to hoist the national flag at their homes, reinforcing the message of unity and patriotism as India approaches Independence Day 2025.Keywords: Baramulla, Tiranga Bike Rally, Har Ghar Tiranga 2025, Independence Day 2025, Tricolour, patriotism, unity, peace, Jammu and Kashmir, Baramulla Police, Minga Sherpa, Gurinderpal Singh, Maqsood-ul-Zaman, national pride, Saint Joseph School, Showkat Ali Stadium, national pledge, youth, security, community engagement, nationalism.
