15th September 2024
Human Chain from Bidar to Chamarajanagar
Thank you for holding hands with us to Celebrate the International Day of Democracy 2024
Since 2007, September 15th has been declared as the International Day of Democracy, a significant day celebrated globally. This important day, proclaimed by the United Nations (UN), serves as a platform to promote and uphold the principles of democracy worldwide.
about the event
The World's longest Human Chain, a powerful symbol of equality, unity, fraternity, and participative governance.
The government of Karnataka organized an event to mark the day in association with civil society. As a mark of Karnataka's continued commitment towards democratic principles and a thriving democracy, a massive human chain was formed across the entire state from Bidar to Chamarajanagar, covering all 31 districts. In a length of 2,500 km, the longest in the history of the World. A total number of 25 lakh+ people was participated, with an average of more than 1000 people every kilometre.
The participants of the human chain had not only displayed banners and posters on democracy underlining the concept of liberty and freedom of expression but also remind us of our fundamental duties, like protecting our environment. During the event, it was also planted ten lakh saplings across the state by those participated in the Human chain.
ROUTE MAP OF THE EVENT
Highlights of the Democracy Day 2024
It was not all about displaying banners and posters, but also reminding us of our fundamental duties like protecting of our environment.
The participants of the human chain had not only displayed banners and posters on democracy underlining the concept of liberty and freedom of expression but also remind us of our fundamental duties, such as protecting our environment. During the event, 10 lakh saplings was planted across the state by those participated in the Human chain.
In Bengaluru, the public played an integral role in the event. They had a unique opportunity to come and print their own Preamble copy on the spot before the Vidhan Soudha.
The route map of the Human chain was published with a QR code so that anybody can come and join the Human Chain. The Human chain was formed at 9:30 am to 10:00 am, the Preamble was read before the Human chain disengaged. The saplings was planted from 10:00 am onwards till 10:30 am.
10 Lakh
Saplings Planted
25 Lakh+
People read the Preamble
Key Messages by Dignitaries
The Chief Minister invited citizens to join in celebrating the International Day of Democracy 2024
In The Media
Check out what the prestegious media agencies say about the initiative
31
Districts
covered
2500
Kilometers of
Human Chain Covered
2535223
Overall Number of
Participants Participated
1084
Participants Participated
Per Kilometer
Frequently Asked Questions
We have answered most of your questions about participation, initiative, etc.
Do I get any acknowledgement for participating in the initiative?
Everybody participated in the Human Chain will be eligible for an appreciation certificate from the Government of Karnataka. The certificate has a provision to embed the photograph of the participant(s), which can be a lifetime memory for the participants. In one photo frame, up to 5 members can be there, thus providing an opportunity for families to stand together, take a picture, upload it, and get it embedded in the certificate, which can be a precious memento.