Participants take part in Tiranga Yatra organized by Karnataka Pradesh Congress committee in Bengaluru on Friday, 9 May 2025.
| Photo Credit: Sudhakara Jain

Amidst the escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan after the killing of 26 tourists at Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists, the Karnataka Congress on Friday (May 9, 2025) took out a Tiranga Yatra from KR Circle to Minsk Square near Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium and extended support to the Indian armed forces.

A large number of party leaders and workers marched with the national flag, expressing solidarity with the security forces and sending out a message of unity during the ongoing border conflict with Pakistan.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC Chief D.K. Shivakumar, and State Cabinet Ministers led the rally.

Speaking at the rally, Mr. Shivakumar said, “We have invited all sections of the society… We want to salute our armed forces and stand in solidarity with the country… I am pleased that within a short period, a large number of people, including retired armed forces and students participated”.

“It is the duty of every citizen to support ‘Operation Sindoor’ being carried out by the Indian armed force in retaliation for the Pahalgam terrorist attack”, Mr. Shivakumar said.

Home Minister G. Parmeshwara said, “We would like to send out a message saying that we are all with you (Indian armed forces). Whatever action you have taken, it is appreciated. This rally has been organised to say that symbolically…”.

Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H.K. Patil said, “the Tiranga Yatra conveys our moral support and appreciation for our armed forces. They have succeeded and shown the world that India is the strongest and the most intelligent force in the world”.

The Congress-led rally comes against the backdrop of heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, with political parties across the spectrum voicing support for the Indian military’s actions.

The yatra witnessed tricolour flags and spirited slogans, saw participation from across sections of society, including students, armed forces, and leaders from various political parties.

Minister for Minority Welfare Zameer Ahmed Khan stated that special prayers will be offered in mosques across the state on May 9, 2025, for the Indian soldiers engaged in Operation Sindoor, a mission undertaken to protect the nation. He mentioned that special Friday prayers would be held in all mosques under the jurisdiction of the Waqf Board.