JP Nadda, Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal to lead Tricolour rally in Jaipur on Aug 9
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Key Takeaways
Union Health Minister JP Nadda, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state president and MP Madan Rathod will jointly lead a grand Tricolour rally in Jaipur on 9 August 2025, as part of a statewide patriotic campaign running from 9 to 17 August. The event is being organised under the directions of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, and the Department of Art, Literature and Archaeology, Government of Rajasthan.
Rally Route and Timings
According to Jaipur District Collector Sandesh Nayak, the state-level rally will commence at around 9 am from the Albert Hall Museum. The procession will move from the Ram Niwas Bagh exit gate through Sanganeri Gate and Johari Bazaar, concluding at Badi Chaupar. The district administration expects approximately 10,000 participants to join the march.
Tribute to Martyrs Before the March
Before the rally begins, Nadda, Sharma, and Rathod will pay floral tributes at the Amar Jawan Jyoti (Martyr Memorial), honouring soldiers who laid down their lives for the nation. The gesture sets a solemn tone ahead of what is expected to be a high-energy patriotic procession, with renditions of 'Jana Gana Mana' and 'Vande Mataram' planned along the route.
Who Is Expected to Participate
The rally is anticipated to draw a cross-section of society, including public representatives, administrative and police personnel, Army personnel, Anganwadi workers, college and school students, NCC cadets, Scouts and Guides, My Bharat volunteers, sportspersons, trade union representatives, pensioners, veterans, and members of various non-governmental organisations. The district administration has appealed to citizens to participate in large numbers and make the event a celebration of national pride.
Part of a Wider Rajasthan Campaign
The Jaipur rally is the centrepiece of a broader Tricolour programme being rolled out across Rajasthan between 9 and 17 August, encouraging citizens to display the national flag and engage in Independence Day activities. This comes amid the run-up to Independence Day on 15 August, with similar drives being organised across states under Central government coordination. The campaign reflects a pattern of large-scale, government-backed flag-display initiatives that have grown in scale since the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' drive launched in 2022.