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On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi uploaded a new video on his official Instagram account, making a particular appeal to citizens ahead of Independence Day. In the video, he urges people across the country to make the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign a household celebration. He also advised individuals to display the Tricolor at home and celebrate August 15 with pride and patriotic zeal. The statement comes as India prepares to celebrate its 80th Independence Day on August 15, 2026. Ahead of the national celebration, the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign is being observed across the country, and Tiranga Yatras are being organized in various parts of India.
In the video shared on Instagram, PM Modi called upon citizens to celebrate Independence Day with pride and remember the sacrifices of the freedom fighters. He also urged people to reaffirm their commitment towards building a developed India. “Let us celebrate August 15 with pride and honour, pay tribute to the freedom fighters, and take a pledge for a developed India. Har Ghar Tiranga, Ghar-Ghar Tiranga, Har Man Tiranga. Let us hoist the Tricolour at every home,” PM Modi said.
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What is being done under the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign?
The ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign is being observed throughout August, encouraging people to display the national flag at their homes, shops, offices and public places. The campaign is aimed not just at encouraging citizens to hoist the Tricolour, but also at strengthening the sense of pride and emotional connection with the national flag. Government bodies and various organisations are organising programmes across the country, with citizens participating in collective flag-hoisting events as part of the Independence Day celebrations.
When was the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign launched?
The ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign was launched during the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ celebrations in 2022. Since then, it has been observed annually before to Independence Day, urging individuals to actively engage in national celebrations. In 2026, residents are invited to exhibit the Tricolor on their balconies, rooftops, or major doors and celebrate Independence Day with their neighbors and communities.
A nationwide call to celebrate Independence Day
PM Modi’s latest appeal comes as preparations Independence Day gain traction across the country. The ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ program has grown into a key aspect of the celebrations, allowing residents to participate in the national holiday from their own homes and neighborhoods.
