# Bharath flags off Tiranga rally, pays tribute to Uyyalawada 2026-08-14T17:05:25+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Minister of Industries and Food Processing T.G. Bharath on Friday said the sacrifices of freedom fighters laid the foundation for the country's future. He was speaking after flagging off a Tiranga bike rally from Raj Vihar to Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy Circle at A-Camp in Kurnool, on the eve of Independence Day. The rally saw a large gathering of local leaders, officials, students, and teachers carrying the national flag. Later, the Minister garlanded the statue of freedom fighter Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy and paid tributes. He appealed to people to remember those who fought for freedom and lauded soldiers guarding the nation's borders, saying their dedication transcended caste, religion, and region. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: Independence Day, Kurnool, T.G. Bharath, Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/bharath-flags-off-tiranga-rally-pays-tribute-to-uyyalawada/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/bharath-flags-off-tiranga-rally-pays-tribute-to-uyyalawada/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.