Srinagar, Aug. 12 -- During his address at the Tiranga Yatra in Srinagar, LG Sinha said called upon citizens to honour the sacrifices made for the country's freedom and security.

"I want to pay tributes to those who laid down their lives to free us from imperial colonialism, and to the armed forces and police who avenged the Pahalgam attack and saved the nation. Our duty is to protect their hopes and aspirations," he said, as per news agency KNO.

He also said for the last five years, the enthusiasm for the Tiranga Yatra has only increased.

He said the Tiranga Yatra holds special significance as it aligns with the vision of 'Viksit Bharat' (Developed India).

"From August 2, we initiated the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign, and the energy w...