SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday remarked that the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ initiative in the Union Territory has “evolved into a grassroots movement,” with people across the region, from various walks of life, “embracing the concept and infusing it with their enthusiasm and backing.”
During his address, Sinha encouraged citizens to actively engage in the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ initiative. Highlighting the essence of Kashmiriyat, he urged Sikhs, Muslims, Christians, and Hindus to collaborate for a prosperous Jammu and Kashmir. Sinha also honoured Pingali Venkayya, the designer of the Indian national flag.
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Over the past two years, the Har Ghar Tiranga initiative in J&K has evolved into a grassroots movement. People throughout the Union Territory, from various walks of life, have embraced the concept and infused it with their enthusiasm and backing. Citizens have been instrumental in making the Tiranga Yatra a resounding success. He called on people to participate in Tiranga Rallies, Tiranga Concerts, Tiranga Canvas, Tiranga Pledge, Tiranga Selfies, and Tiranga Melas,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
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Earlier, he led a ‘Tiranga’ rally in Srinagar today, attracting an estimated 10,000 participants as part of the government’s ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ initiative. The rally, held in the lead-up to Independence Day, started at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) by Dal Lake and moved toward the Botanical Garden.
The ‘Tiranga’ rally is a significant event in the initiative that encourages citizens to display the national flag at home in celebration of India’s Independence. Similar rallies were held across several districts of the Union Territory on Saturday.
Since the repeal of Article 370 by Parliament on August 5, 2019, it has been mandatory to hoist the national flag on August 15 at all government buildings, schools, colleges, and universities, symbolising India’s unity and integrity from Kashmir to Kanyakumari.