Sambalpur, May 16 -- Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday said that the Tiranga Yatra held in Sambalpur was a mark of respect for the Indian Army and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.

"To express respect for the power of the Indian Army and the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, we have taken out this Tiranga Yatra in Sambalpur. All categories of citizens have participated in this Yatra," Pradhan said.

He further added, "The message of this procession is that the terrorists who try to meddle with the security of the nation will be given a befitting reply."

Dharmendra Pradhan led the Tiranga Yatra rally in Sambalpur, Odisha, in solidarity with the Indian armed forces.

The rally witnessed enthusiastic participation as pe...