Srinagar, Aug. 13 -- J&K lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said India exacted revenge for Pakistan's brutality through Operation Mahadev and Operation Sindoor, and that the "terrorist country" will have to pay "a very heavy price" if it sheds the blood of Indian citizens. Sinha was speaking at 'Pedal for Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat' rally organised by the BSF here ahead of the 79th Independence Day. Earlier, the LG flagged off a 'Tiranga Yatra' from the Dal Lake here. He joined the yatra from the lake to Botanical Garden. "Tiranga is my dharma, my strength and my heartbeat," said Sinha, while paying tributes to the forefathers and brave hearts who laid down their lives to keep the Tricolour flying high in its full glory. "Thousands of people proudly joined to honour the national flag, which symbolises our unity, pride and shared identity. Today is the day to celebrate the success of our great nation, however, we should also introspect about our duties and build on our successes. We must also resolve to build the edifice of modern and prosperous J&K on the foundation of sacrifices of our soldiers of army, CAPFs and police," he said. On the occasion, chief minister Omar Abdullah urged the people to preserve and uphold the honour of the national flag, calling it a living symbol of India's identity, pride andthe sacrifices of countless patriots. He recalled that there was a time when the national flag was only permitted to fly over government buildings, barred from being displayed in homes, workplaces, or private spaces. "This was the reality we lived in - the flag belonged to the nation, yet it was absent from our personal lives," he said....