"Massive nationwide movement": Odisha CM Mohan Majhi participates in Tiranga Yatra
Bhubaneswar, August 9
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday urged people participating in the 'Tiranga Yatra' to avoid plastic flags and use cloth flags instead, calling for an environmentally friendly national campaign.
Speaking to reporters about the 'Tiranga Yatra', Majhi said the campaign, launched at the call of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has now taken the shape of a "massive nationwide movement."
"This campaign, launched at the call of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has today taken the form of a massive nationwide movement," the Odisha Chief Minister said.
"To make this national campaign environmentally friendly, I request you to avoid plastic flags and instead hoist cloth flags," he said.
In a post on X, CM Majhi emphasised that the Tricolour is igniting a new wave of patriotism, self-respect and unity in the heart of every Indian.
"Today, I had the good fortune to participate in the auspicious inaugural ceremony of the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign alongside Odisha's boundless youth power, the esteemed ministers, and the distinguished guests. On this sacred occasion of August Kranti Diwas, our national flag Triranga is igniting a new wave of patriotism, self-respect, and unity in the heart of every Indian. This campaign, launched at the call of our illustrious Prime Minister Narendra Modiji, has today transformed into a mass movement across the entire country," he posted.
The 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign is a Government of India initiative that encourages citizens to hoist the national flag, the Tricolour, at their homes and express their pride and respect for the nation.
The campaign was launched in 2022 as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations. The initiative seeks to strengthen the connection of citizens, particularly younger generations, with the national flag and the country's freedom struggle.
It also aims to encourage people to remember and honour the sacrifices of freedom fighters who played a crucial role in India's struggle for independence.
The campaign has since become an important part of Independence Day-related celebrations, with citizens encouraged to participate by displaying the Tricolour and reaffirming their respect for the nation and its history.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Finally, someone thinking about the environment too! We see so many plastic flags littering streets after Independence Day. This is a thoughtful approach - patriotism should not come at the cost of our planet.
Watching the Tiranga Yatra from my village in Odisha - the youth participation is massive! This is what true patriotism looks like. And the cloth flag reminder is much needed, bhai log plastic hi use karte hain. Proud of our CM!
Interesting to see how deeply the flag connects with people here. The environmental angle is a nice touch - we could learn from this back home. Respect for making it about sustainability too.
I appreciate the sentiment but wish we focused more on development and less on symbolism. Flags are nice, but what about jobs, education, healthcare? Just saying what many of us are thinking. Also, cloth flags are indeed better for the environment.
Har Ghar Tiranga is such a beautiful movement. My entire colony has flags on every house now. The cloth flag suggestion is practical - we're buying cotton flags this year. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳🇮🇳
As a school teacher, I love how students are connecting with the freedom struggle through this campaign. The
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