Summary:
The three daadis, Radhika Vemulla, Saira Bano then held the rope of the flag amidst cheers from the crowd. As the flag unfurled and petals of roses flew in the air, the huge gathering sang the National Anthem and chanted azadi in the presence of both national and international media. Preparations for the flag hoisting began on Saturday night as the flag pole was painted in silver colour and by hundreds of volunteers. A call for gathering was given through Whatsapp messages asking people to reach Shaheen Bagh in huge numbers. A Republic Day parade was also carried from Jamia Millia Islamia university to Shaheen Bagh along with the 'jhankis' passing through Batla House, Abul Fazal and then to Shaheen Bagh..