{
  "id": 843717,
  "title": "5-Km Tiranga March In Haryana Ahead Of Independence Day 2026 Enters Golden Book Of World Records; Thousands Participate | WATCH",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/5-km-tiranga-march-in-haryana-ahead-of-independence-day-2026-enters",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-14T06:31:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/5-km-tiranga-march-in-haryana-ahead-of-independence-day-2026-enters-golden-book-of-world-records-thousands-participate-watch"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On August 13, 2026, the town of Palwal in Haryana made history with a 5-kilometer march of the Indian flag, earning two prestigious recognitions in the Golden Book of World Records. Thousands of people of all ages gathered to celebrate Independence Day, with the event organized in honor of the nation's freedom struggle. The massive tricolour, measuring 5 kilometers in length and 10 feet in width, was proudly carried by participants, turning the streets of Palwal into a sea of saffron, white, and green. The procession, led by Gaurav Gautam, was a testament to the spirit of unity and patriotism in India, with participants including schoolchildren, elders, and women. The impressive display of national pride earned the event two recognitions: 'Longest Mass March With Flag' and 'Most People Holding A National Flag.'",
  "summary": "Ahead of Independence Day, Palwal in Haryana witnessed a grand display of patriotism as thousands of people came together for a massive Tiranga Yatra, with the event earning two recognitions in the Golden Book of World Records. The achievements were registered in the name of Gaurav Gautam of Palwal under the categories of ‘Longest Mass March With Flag’ and ‘Most People Holding A National Flag’.…",
  "key_points": [
    "5-kilometer Tiranga march held in Palwal, Haryana on August 13, 2026",
    "Thousands of participants of all ages celebrated Independence Day with unity and patriotism"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This record-breaking event showcases the strong sense of unity and patriotism in India, particularly in Haryana, where thousands of people across all age groups came together to celebrate the nation's freedom struggle.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}