Published 09:47 IST, July 22nd 2022
Har Ghar Tiranga: PM Modi urges citizens to hoist Tricolour at home between Aug 13-15
Marking the special relevance of July 22 in the history of India, PM Modi shared some interesting facts amid the Centre's 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign.
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Marking the special relevance of July 22 in the history of India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared some interesting nuggets amid the Centre's 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign. Prime Minister Modi informed that on this day in the year 1947, the Tricolour was adopted as India's National Flag. He further shared details of the committee that was associated with the Tricolour and the first Tiranga unfurled by Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru. PM Modi also asked the citizens to join the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' Campaign.
Today, 22nd July has a special relevance in our history. It was on this day in 1947 that our National Flag was adopted. Sharing some interesting nuggets from history including details of the committee associated with our Tricolour and the first Tricolour unfurled by Pandit Nehru. pic.twitter.com/qseNetQn4W
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 22, 2022
In yet another tweet, PM Modi recalled the monumental courage and efforts of all those who dreamt of a flag for free India at the country was fighting colonial rule and assured of fulfilling their vision. PM also shared an official report of the Constituent Assembly dated July 22, 1997, which described the details of how the National Flag of India was adopted.
Today, we recall the monumental courage and efforts of all those who dreamt of a flag for free India when we were fighting colonial rule. We reiterate our commitment to fulfil their vision and build the India of their dreams. pic.twitter.com/fRcAMVHV9F
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 22, 2022
PM Modi urged the citizens to hoist the Tricolour at their homes between August 13 to 15 in a bid to strengthen the "Har Ghar Tiranga" Movement. He stated that this movement will deepen the connection with our national flag.
This year, when we are marking Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, let us strengthen the Har Ghar Tiranga Movement. Hoist the Tricolour or display it in your homes between 13th and 15th August. This movement will deepen our connect with the national flag. https://t.co/w36PqW4YV3
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 22, 2022
'Har Ghar Tiranga' Campaign
As India marks the 75th anniversary of India's independence, the Central Government is set to commemorate with a nationwide “Har Ghar Tiranga” campaign, in which, over 20 crore houses will unfurl the national flag for three days in the month of August.
Beginning July 22, the country will be painted in the colours of the national flag, including on all the government and public sector establishments, educational institutions, commercial establishments, NGOs, restaurants, shopping complexes, toll plazas and police stations, among others. As part of the programme, the tricolour will be flown atop the houses from August 13 to 15 through public participation while government and private establishments will also be involved, said an official statement.
Over 100 crore people will participate in the campaign to rededicate themselves to the service of Mother India. It will greatly contribute to inculcating a new sense of patriotism among people, it added.
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09:47 IST, July 22nd 2022