Independence Day 2023: Har Ghar Tiranga campaign kicks off with rallies in Gujarat, Delhi and J&K

Speaking at an event in Ahmedabad, Shah said, “We can’t die for the country, since it has become independent, but no one can stop us from living for the country. During the ‘Azaadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’, Narendra Modiji worked to instil a feeling of patriotism across India.”

#HarGharTiranga अभियान के तहत गांधीनगर लोकसभा क्षेत्र में आयोजित तिरंगा यात्रा से लाइव… https://t.co/MoRnMU0U1V

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) August 13, 2023

In Delhi, Union Minister Meenakshi Lekhi flagged off the Tiranga rally and said, “The 76th Independence Day is around the corner. Today’s event is a run-up to August 15. People are full of energy and enthusiastic, and this will set the foundation for the country’s future. Inspired by the Prime Minister, we are all dedicated towards the country’s development and reform.”

In the spirit of the #HarGharTiranga movement, let us change the DP of our social media accounts and extend support to this unique effort which will deepen the bond between our beloved country and us.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 13, 2023

She added, “As the PM has said that ‘Amrit Kaal’ is starting, and during this period, we have to take the nation to the heights of success. This will only happen when we all will work together in this direction with full of energy.”

#WATCH | Delhi: Union Minister Meenakashi Lekhi says, “Independence Day is around the corner and people are full of energy and enthusiastic about the celebration and as the PM has said that ‘Amrit Kaal’ is starting and during this period we have to take the nation to the heights… pic.twitter.com/GLkLrxyMLz

— ANI (@ANI) August 13, 2023

In Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj K Sinha flagged off the Tiranga rally in Srinagar amid tight security arrangements. The march went on till the banks of the Dal Lake.

#WATCH | Kashmir: J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flags off Tiranga Rally from SKICC to Botanical Garden on the banks of dal lake to celebrate ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ ahead of Independence Day. pic.twitter.com/GPEqgorE8C

— ANI (@ANI) August 13, 2023

J&K DGP Dilbagh Singh said, “We are feeling proud that we were part of the Tiranga Rally today. This year’s rally was bigger than last year’s… We want to work together for the peace of the nation.”

#WATCH | J&K: “We are feeling proud that we were part of the ‘Tiranga Rally’ today. This year’s rally was bigger than last year’s…We want to work together for the peace of the nation. All the necessary security arrangements are being done for Independence Day,” says DGP, J&K,… pic.twitter.com/JgAYP6J1dx

— ANI (@ANI) August 13, 2023

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti shared a picture of L-G Sinha, alongside a photo of India’s first prime minister Jawahar Lal Nehru, dated 1949. She wrote: “Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru with the tiranga standing tall amongst a sea of enthusiastic Kashmiris at Lal chowk Srinagar circa 1949. LG administration carrying the same national flag surrounded by a posse of security personnel in 2023.”

Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru with the tiranga standing tall amongst a sea of enthusiastic Kashmiris at Lal chowk Srinagar circa 1949. LG administration carrying the same national flag surrounded by a posse of security personnel in 2023. pic.twitter.com/Of3ujqGbhx

— Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) August 13, 2023

Meanwhile, dress rehearsals were in full swing for the Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort.

#Watch | Rehearsals take place at the Red Fort on August 13 ahead of #IndependenceDay2023.

📹 @purirenuka pic.twitter.com/JUMOFqhmei

— The Indian Express (@IndianExpress) August 13, 2023

In the 103rd episode of his radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had highlighted the success of last year’s ‘Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan’. “Similarly, this time too we have to hoist the Tricolour at every house, and continue this tradition,” he said.

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He also announced the launch of a new campaign ‘Meri Mati Mera Desh’ to honour the country’s martyred bravehearts, and said that several programmes across the country will be organised across the country in memory of “our immortal martyrs.”