Thousands of people participated in Tiranga Yatras across Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday as part of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign, carrying the national flag and expressing patriotic fervour ahead of Independence Day.
Mega rallies were organised in Anantnag, Bandipora and Srinagar, with students, local residents, public representatives, police personnel and government officials taking part.
Earlier in the day, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off a Tiranga Yatra from the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar.
Sinha said the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign had evolved into a festival of public consciousness and a tradition of national pride, urging people to uphold the spirit of the Tricolour not only on rooftops but also through their thoughts, character and actions.
“A truly historic day! Proud to join the Tiranga Yatra and address the public in Srinagar today. On this sacred soil, the Tricolour is flying high as India’s living conscience and Vande Mataram echoes as its immortal voice. It embodies our shared strength, unity, and unwavering patriotism,” he said.
In Anantnag, the district administration organised a mega Tiranga Yatra in which thousands of people carried the national flag through the district. The event was aimed at encouraging public participation in Independence Day celebrations and strengthening the spirit of national unity.
In Bandipora, a mega Tiranga Rally was organised from the Mini Secretariat to the Sports Stadium, drawing participation from thousands of students and residents. Public representatives, Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel also joined the rally.
A student participating in the event said, “Today, a Tiranga Rally is being held from the DC Office to SK Stadium in Bandipora.”
In Srinagar, J&K Waqf Board Chairperson Darakhshan Andrabi said people from across Kashmir participated enthusiastically in the rally.
“Today, the Tiranga Rally was held here under the leadership of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, with people from across Kashmir, especially children from all districts of Kashmir and bureaucrats, participating. The Tricolour is not just being waved in people’s hands; you can see the enthusiasm and passion in everyone’s hearts today,” she said.
The rallies are part of the wider ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign, which encourages citizens to bring the Tricolour home and hoist or display it as part of Independence Day celebrations. The initiative seeks to strengthen people’s connection with the national flag and promote wider participation in the celebrations.
Launched in 2022 under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the campaign has since grown into a nationwide public movement, with Tiranga Yatras and other activities being organised across the country ahead of Independence Day.
(IANS Inputs)
