Meanwhile, Home Minister G Parameshwar said that Tiranga Yatra is symbolic message to our armed forces that the country stands in solidarity.
Published May 09, 2025 | 3:52 PM ⚊ Updated May 09, 2025 | 3:52 PM
CM Siddaramaiah and Dy CM DK Shivakumar at the Tiranga Yatra. (Supplied)
Synopsis: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar led a Tiranga Yatra in Bengaluru on 9 May to show solidarity with India’s armed forces amid tensions with Pakistan. Thousands joined the march. Leaders praised the military, urged unity, and warned against sharing unverified content online. Home Minister Parameshwar and Law Minister HK Patil also voiced strong support.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar led the Tiranga Yatra held by Karnataka Congress to express solidarity with the armed forces in the ongoing fight against Pakistan on Friday, 9 May, from 9.30 am to 10.30 am. The march held from KR Circle to Minsk Square in Bengaluru was joined by thousands of people.
DK Shivakumar, speaking to the media about escalation from Pakistan against India, said, “India has always stood strong no matter what. We will overcome current challenges like we did under the leadership of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.”
The deputy chief minister further appreciating the huge turnout in a short time, said, “Yesterday I had made an appeal to everybody including leaders of other political parties to join this yatra. Thousands of people including students, government employees, organisation and various institutions have gathered to show solidarity to our armed forces in fight against Pakistan.”
He added, “They are our pride and we salute them. Let us stand together and protect our country’s pride, National flag which is given by our freedom fighters and leaders.”
Meanwhile, Home Minister G Parameshwar said that Tiranga Yatra is symbolic message to our armed forces that the country stands in solidarity.
“We would like to send out a message saying that we are with Indian armed forces. Whatever action you have taken, it’s appreciated and praised. This rally has been organised to say that symbolically.”
He further urged people to excise caution while posting information related to the tensions on social media.
“Some social media pages are posting old pictures of the attack. While we don’t have all the exact details, we have received a message from the Government of India stating that sharing old images misleads the public. I appeal to social media users not to post such unverified and misleading information,” the home minister noted.
Minister for Law HK Patil, who was also present at the yatra said, “This Tiranga Yatra conveys our moral support and appreciation for our armed forces. They have succeeded and shown the world that India is the strongest and the most intelligent force in the world. Since Pakistan escalated on Thursday, we are not keeping quiet. We are not in favour of escalation, but we will not keep quiet if they escalate. We will make suitable decision and fight back.”
(Edited by Sumavarsha)
