Maha CM Eknath Shinde launches ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign in Mumbai
Maha CM Eknath Shinde launches ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign in Mumbai
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday launched the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign. Infact, it was the initiative of the Centre three years ago, which has emerged as a mass movement invoking a spirit of nationalism and patriotism among the younger generation.
In the midst of launching the campaign at the August Kranti Maidan in South Mumbai on the occasion of the 82nd anniversary of the Quit India movement, Shinde asserted that the national flag will be hoisted atop 2.5 crore houses, offices and commercial establishments in the state.
The campaign which kicked-off on Friday will continue till August 15.
People are encouraged to display the national flag at their homes and other establishments amidst the run up to the Independence Day on August 15 as part of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign
The Quit India call given from the August Kranti Maidan was the final struggle for independence and the new generation should be made aware of the sacrifices of the freedom fighters and programmes like ‘Tiranga March’ and felicitation of freedom fighters will be held across the state.
Shinde also pledged to citizens that they will hoist the national flag in their homes, and also flagged off a cyclathon and a padyatra (foot march) of students and youth
Earliet Shinde paid floral tributes to martyrs at the August Kranti Maidan to mark the 82nd anniversary of the Quit India movement
The movement is a major landmark in the history of India’s struggle for independence from the British rule.
News Edit K.V.Raman
