EAM Jaishankar joins 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign ahead of I-Day celebrations
New Delhi, Aug 13
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday joined the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign, sharing a photograph of himself with the national flag flying at his residence, ahead of the country's 80th Independence Day celebrations.
EAM Jaishankar shared the photograph on 'X' with the caption "Har Ghar Tiranga."
Resharing EAM's post on its social media platform X, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) wrote: "Tiranga in every heart, every home."
The 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign was launched under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to encourage citizens to bring the national flag into their homes and hoist the Tiranga as part of the celebrations marking India's Independence.
The campaign was based on the idea that people's relationship with the national flag had traditionally remained more formal and institutional, rather than becoming a personal expression of national pride.
By encouraging citizens to bring the flag home, the initiative sought to transform the Tiranga into a symbol of a personal connection with the nation while also representing a collective commitment towards nation-building and national unity.
This year, 'Har Ghar Tiranga 2026' is being dedicated to the spirit of 150 Years of Vande Mataram, celebrating patriotism, pride in the Tiranga and the deep love for the motherland reflected in India's National Song.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday appealed to the countrymen to actively participate in the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign to mark Independence Day on August 15 and pay tributes to the freedom fighters.
Sharing a reel on Instagram, PM Modi said, "Celebrate August 15 with pride, pay tribute to freedom fighters, take a pledge for Viskit Bharat. Har Ghar Tiranga, Ghar Ghar Tiranga, Har Man Tiranga."
"Come, let's make Har Ghar Tiranga a celebration in every home," the Prime Minister captioned the post as the nation prepares to celebrate the 80th Independence Day.
Earlier this week, PM Modi, calling upon the citizens to participate in the campaign, termed the Tricolour as "pride" and "source of motivation".
Taking to X, PM Modi had said, "Our Tricolour is our pride and a constant source of inspiration to always give our best for the nation."
"Let us participate enthusiastically in the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' movement and renew our collective resolve to contribute towards building a Viksit Bharat, he said while underlining this year's theme as that of the national song 'Vande Mataram.'
The Prime Minister mentioned: "Glad that this year's efforts are dedicated to Vande Mataram and that too at a time when we are marking its 150th anniversary."
— IANS
Reader Comments
Good initiative, but let's not make this just a photo opportunity for politicians. EAM sharing a picture is fine, but the real test is whether the common man in every village and town actually gets to hoist the flag. Hope the administration ensures flag distribution reaches the grassroots level.
"Har Ghar Tiranga" is such a beautiful sentiment! The fact that it's linked to the 150 years of Vande Mataram makes it even more special. My whole society is decorating our building with flags this year. It's heartwarming to see everyone coming together. Vande Mataram! 🙏
PM Modi's message is powerful - "Har Ghar Tiranga, Ghar Ghar Tiranga, Har Man Tiranga." (Every home the flag, every heart the flag). This is about instilling pride in every Indian heart. But I wish they would also use this opportunity to talk about the sacrifices of our freedom fighters and not just the flag. Still, a step in the right direction!
As an NRI, seeing campaigns like this makes me both proud and nostalgic. The flag connects us to our roots no matter where we are. I've already ordered a flag for my home here in the US. Happy 80th Independence Day to all fellow Indians! 🇮🇳
Good that we are celebrating 80 years of freedom, but I just wish we would spend less time on photo-ops and more on actual issues like farmer incomes and job creation. The flag is symbolic, but let's not forget that the real tribute to freedom fighters is making India truly "Viksit" for every citizen. Just
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