Jaipur, August 14: A unique event to thank the armed forces was organised in Rajasthan on Tuesday, a day before India celebrates its 72nd Independence Day. The event is trending on Twitter, and is named the Rajasthan Human Chain, which involves people holding hands and the Indian flag by forming a human chain.

Pictures were shared on social media platform and Twitter, showing chains of youngsters and elderly people, standing in long queues to show unity and solidarity with the armed forces. Check the tweet below:

People organised such human chains in various parts of the state. Check another picture below:

"We are proud that our army is one of the most powerful forces in the world," said another tweet, sharing a picture:

"It's nice to see the state govt is bringing the people together by coming with this #RajasthanHumanChain initiative," said another tweet. Check the picture below:

Going by the tweets, the event has surely touched a chord with the people in Rajasthan. Many tweets were full of gratitude for the armed forces and thanked the people of Rajasthan for organising the human chain, to show support to the armed forces, a day before the 72nd Independence Day. 

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