The Swarajya Dhwaj Yatra envisioned by NCP MLA Rohit Pawar began today. On Thursday, the morning of 9th September, flag worship was performed at the temple of Sadguru Sant Shri Godad Maharaj in Karjat of Ahmednagar district. Swarajya flag march was started after the flag worship at the hands of MLA Rohit Pawar. Swarajya Dhwaj Yatra will return to Maharashtra after traveling across 6 states of India and the distance of 12,000 kms.
Pawar’s decision to set up a highest saffron coloured flag and making it public through the Swaraj Dhwaj Yatra is quite novel. In current conspicuous situation around, MLA Rohit Pawar has decided to carry the flag of Swarajya on his shoulders. After visiting 36 districts of Maharashtra, 6 states of India, and 74 inspirational places the Yatra will return to Maharashtra on the auspicious occasion of Dussehra. On 15th October, a 74 meter tall saffron flag will be hoisted at Shivpattan fort in Ahmadnager district. Perhaps this will be the highest flag not only in the country but also in the world.
After this puja at the Sadguru sant shri Godad Maharaj Temple, the Swarajya Dhwaja Yatra was welcomed around the city.
Swarajya flag is the flag of people of all castes and religions and this yatra has been organized to spread knowledge about our glorious history. MLA Rohit Pawar clarified that this flag yatra will continue for the next 37 days. Rohit Pawar further stated that, During this yatra, he has asked all to follow the Covid-19 Guidelines.
Journey to make Maharashtra proud
The biggest battle of Hindavi Swaraj established by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj faught in Kharda was against the Nizam. Maratha empire got a great victory in this battle. Understanding the historical importance of this fort, Rohit Pawar has decided to give a new identity to this place. With this aim, a grand flag hoisting will be done in the fort complex and a 74 meter high saffron colour flag will be hoisted, symbolizing the valor that gives immense energy of patriotism.
Meanwhile, Swarajya Flag Yatra, which started with flower showers, was welcomed at various places today. A large number of people participated in the worship program of this Swarajya Flag Yatra. Many leaders of Mahavikas Aghadi also participated in this program. This Swarajya Flag Worship Yatra will be done with the full participation and co-operation of the people, as the wish has been expressed by Rohit Pawar.
As per the scheduled programme, this Swaraj Dhwaj Yatra visited Shivneri fort and Lenyadri Devsthan on Thursday afternoon, where it was worshipped in the presence of NCP officials, officials of devsthan committee and other respected residents of Junnar district.
