Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel hoists Tricolour at residence under "Har Ghar Tiranga" campaign
Gandhinagar, August 13
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday hoisted the Tricolour at his residence in Gandhinagar as part of the nationwide "Har Ghar Tiranga" campaign being organised from August 9 to 17, under the inspiration and guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to the Chief Minister's Office
Patel participated in the campaign by hoisting the national flag on the terrace of his residence.
This year, the campaign has been organised based on the theme of celebrating the country's 80th Independence Day and the 150th anniversary of the anthem 'Vande Mataram.'
Under this campaign, the tricolour will be hoisted on more than 70 lakh houses across Gujarat.
Furthermore, 'Tiranga Yatras' (Tricolour Marches) are being organised with extensive public participation in all districts, from villages located on the India-Pakistan border to the major cities of the state.
Meanwhile, Gujarat Dy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi hoisted the Tricolour and flagged off the Tiranga Yatra from Raipur in Ahmedabad to spread the spirit of patriotism among citizens.
On this occasion, the Deputy CM said that from Kashmir to Kanyakumari and from villages to metropolises, the Tricolour is the colour of patriotism across the nation today. He said that our brave soldiers stand firm to protect the country in all weather and difficult circumstances. It is the responsibility of every citizen to express gratitude to these soldiers and their families.
He urged everyone to salute their courage and spread the spirit of patriotism across the country with the resounding slogan of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'.
Inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision, the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign has become a nationwide people's movement. The Deputy CM highlighted that from villages to cities and children to senior citizens, people are expressing their patriotism by carrying the Tricolour.
As per the release, thousands of youth, women and senior citizens joined Ahmedabad's Tiranga Yatra, carrying the Tricolour for kilometres and showcasing the city's strong spirit of patriotism. He proudly said that those who want to witness a true patriotic rally should visit Ahmedabad today.
Urging citizens to respect the Tricolour, the DyCM said that it should always be kept flying high and should not fall on the road, even accidentally. After the Yatra, citizens should properly fold the Tricolour, take it home with respect and preserve it appropriately.
He emphasised that every citizen has a responsibility to uphold the honour and dignity of the Tricolour.More than one lakh citizens participated in the grand Tiranga Yatra organised by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation. The Yatra started from Big Bazaar-Raipur, with the entire route decorated in Tricolour colours and a patriotic theme.
— ANI
Reader Comments
It's nice to see patriotic enthusiasm, but I hope the administration is also focusing on the practical needs of citizens. Flag hoisting is symbolic, but basic infrastructure and development are equally important. Still, respect to the spirit of the campaign.
The Tiranga Yatra in Ahmedabad with over one lakh participants shows how united we are as a nation. Our soldiers sacrifice so much for us; this is the least we can do to show our gratitude. Jai Hind! 🚩
The Dy CM's reminder about respecting the Tricolour is important. Many people just hoist flags on Independence Day and then forget about them. It's about carrying that respect throughout the year. Also, the Vande Mataram 150th anniversary theme is a great touch.
यह अभियान वास्तव में राष्ट्रीय एकता को बढ़ावा देता है। गुजरात में इतने बड़े पैमाने पर तिरंगा यात्राएं देखकर गर्व होता है। PM Modi जी की सोच सच्चे जन आंदोलन में बदल गई है। भारत माता की जय!
I appreciate the effort, but I also hope the campaign doesn't become just a photo-op for politicians. The real test is what we do for the country beyond flag hoisting. Still, it's heartwarming to see people from border villages participating.
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