Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav said that Bhopal’s Upper Lake is no less than Kashmir’s Dal Lake and will be further developed to match its charm. With the support of the Tourism Department, shikara rides will also be introduced. He added that to win more medals for the country in the Olympics, Commonwealth, and other major international sporting events, the state is actively promoting sports activities, including water sports.

 

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav was addressing the gathering after flagging off the ‘Jal Tiranga Yatra’ from Bhopal’s Boat Club at the Upper Lake under the ongoing ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ Abhiyan in the state. He waved the green flag to start the ‘Jal Tiranga Yatra’ and released a large number of ‘Tricolour’ balloons into the sky. Water sports players, riding boats used in Asian and Olympic Games, carried the national flag with discipline and pride, advancing across the Upper Lake. The sky, water and land in the area turned ‘Tricolour’. A large number of water sports athletes, students and residents of the capital took part in this unique and exciting event that strengthened the spirit of patriotism, unity, and dedication.

 

Sports & Youth Welfare Minister Shri Vishwas Sarang, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Backward Classes & Minority Welfare Smt. Krishna Gaur, State BJP President Shri Hemant Khandelwal, Bhopal Mayor Smt. Malti Rai, and Shri Ravindra Yati were present on this occasion.

 

The Independence Day celebrations began a day earlier, on August 14, with a Tiranga Yatra from the Chief Minister’s residence. Led by CM Dr. Yadav, the rally included all officers and employees posted at the CM Secretariat and residence, security personnel and the women of Didi Café, all waving the national flag. Filled with patriotic fervour, the rally echoed with slogans of ‘Vande Mataram’ and ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’, resounding throughout the premises.