A Tiranga rally featuring a 275-foot-long national flag was held in Nellore on Wednesday as part of the Independence Day celebrations. Endowments minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy flagged off the rally, organised under the leadership of collector Himanshu Shukla. Students, elected representatives, officials, voluntary organisations and residents participated in the rally and marched towards VRC while raising patriotic slogans. Ramanarayana Reddy said the Tiranga rally was aimed at fostering patriotism, national unity and respect for the sacrifices of freedom fighters. The minister appreciated the participation of public representatives, officials, media personnel, students and voluntary organisations, saying collective involvement would strengthen the spirit of national unity.