Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw leads Tiranga Rally at Rail Bhawan on eve of Independence Day
New Delhi, August 14
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw led a Tiranga Rally within the premises of Rail Bhawan on the eve of Independence Day.
Chairman & CEO, Railway Board, Satish Kumar, Board Members, DGs and other senior officials participated in the rally, reaffirming the collective spirit of patriotism and national unity.
According to a release from Ministry of Railways, Indian Railways is actively participating in the nationwide 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign, celebrating the spirit of patriotism, national pride and unity across the railway organisation. The campaign is being organised in integration with the third phase of the commemoration of 150 years of 'Vande Mataram', with a series of programmes being organised at Rail Bhawan to highlight the historical, cultural and national significance of the iconic national song.
As part of the celebrations, a quiz competition on '150 Years Journey of Vande Mataram' was also organised on August 10, 2026, at Rail Bhawan. The programme provided an opportunity for officials to engage with the rich history and enduring legacy of the national song.
A special cultural programme on 'Patriotic Songs' was organised on August 11, 2026, at Rail Bhawan. The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation and celebrated the spirit of patriotism through musical performances, a release said.
As part of the celebrations on August 14, 2026, a Mass Singing of 'Vande Mataram' was also organised at Rail Bhawan.
Through these programmes, Indian Railways is reinforcing the spirit of patriotism, national pride and unity among its officials and employees while commemorating the historic legacy of 'Vande Mataram'. The celebrations under the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign reflect the collective participation of Indian Railways in celebrating the nation's heritage and its aspirations for a modern and progressive India, a release added.
— ANI
Reader Comments
The quiz on '150 Years of Vande Mataram' sounds fascinating! It's important to keep our youth connected with our rich cultural and national heritage. Railway ministry should conduct such events more frequently across all zones, not just at Rail Bhawan.
While these rallies and cultural programs are nice, I hope the railway ministry also focuses on the real issues - passenger safety, cleanliness, and punctuality of trains. Let's celebrate Independence Day by improving our services for the common man who uses trains daily.
Har Ghar Tiranga campaign is definitely gaining momentum! My whole locality has been decorated with flags, and it's so uplifting to see everyone participating with such enthusiasm. Kudos to Indian Railways for setting an example! Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
It's wonderful to see the massive scale of these celebrations in India. I'm from Canada and we don't have this kind of collective national enthusiasm. The cultural program and mass singing of Vande Mataram must have been a spectacular sight. What a beautiful way to celebrate 78 years of independence!
This is really inspiring. As a government employee, I know how important such gatherings are to build solidarity and morale. The 150-year journey of Vande Mataram is such a meaningful theme - it connects the colonial struggle to modern India's vision. Railways is doing a commendable job.
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