CRPF takes out ‘Tiranga Yatra’ in Meghalaya’s Shillong

Shillong (Meghalaya) [India], August 14 (ANI): Ahead of the 78th Independence Day, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) organised a ‘Tiranga Yatra’ in Shillong on Wednesday as part of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign.

CRPF personnel marched through the streets, waving the tricolour and singing patriotic songs in anticipation of the Independence Day celebrations.

The ‘Tiranga Yatra’ is part of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan,’ launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to instill a sense of nationalism by encouraging citizens to display the national flag at their homes.

The Army Training Command (ARTRAC) also flagged off a Tiranga bike rally in Shimla, as part of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ initiative.

In Krishnanagar, West Bengal, the Border Security Force (BSF) organised a ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ bike rally.

Speaking on the occasion, BSF DIG Sanjay Kumar in Krishnanagar told ANI, “We want every citizen to feel proud of their country and hoist the national flag at their homes. We are distributing flags to everyone and sending out a message of unity in diversity to our neighbouring countries. We want to see ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ on August 15.”

“They should understand that people of different castes and religions can coexist in peace and harmony here,” Kumar added.

In the 112th ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on July 28, Prime Minister Modi urged all Indians to participate in the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign to celebrate Independence Day.

The third edition of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ (HGT) campaign is being observed from August 9 to 15 as part of the Independence Day celebrations.

‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ is a campaign under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav initiative. It was launched in 2021 to encourage people to bring the Tiranga home and hoist it to mark the 75th year of India’s independence. The initiative aims to evoke a sense of patriotism and raise awareness about the Indian National Flag.