On January 26, 2024, Lucknow will come to a standstill as the national anthem will be played across the city at 10:00 AM. Traffic signals at all major intersections will be red for 52 minutes, and sirens will sound five minutes prior to the event to alert the public. Police nodal officers will be deployed at each intersection to ensure smooth coordination during this unique initiative.
City-wide broadcast of the national anthem
Through the installation of LED screens, public advertising schemes, and the Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) in various parts of the city, including Smart City areas. This initiative aims to foster a sense of unity and patriotism among citizens on Republic Day.
Similar initiatives in 2023 and 2024
A similar event took place on August 15, 2024, when Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath played the national anthem across the city after hoisting the national flag at Vidhan Bhavan. The traffic signals went red and the city came to a standstill for 52 minutes.
Similarly, on August 15, 2023, the anthem was played simultaneously in the city. As a mark of respect, traffic was stopped on 19 major intersections for two minutes during the event.
This city-wide tradition continues to emphasise the importance of national pride and collective participation on significant occasions.
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