SPEECH OF HON’BLE GOVERNOR PUNJAB AND ADMINISTRATOR, UT CHANDIGARH, SHRI BANWARILAL PUROHIT ON THE OCCASION OF HAR GHAR TIRANGA CELEBRATION AND ATTEMPT TO CREATE GUINNESS WORLD RECORD OF LARGEST HUMAN MAP OF INDIA IN CHANDIGARH ON AUGUST 13, 2022

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  • 2022-08-13 19:10

It is indeed a proud privilege to witness thousands of youth celebrating Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and Har Ghar Tiranga event in a unique, grand and historic manner.

At the outset, I would like to congratulate NID foundation for organising a wonderful programme and that too at a massive scale. They deserve my commendation.

Friends,

The initiative of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav was launched by Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi Ji on 12th March last year to celebrate and commemorate 75 glorious years of Independence of India.

Since its launch, the initiative has successfully showcased the magnificence of Indian culture all across the globe. With over thousands of events successfully held across all States and UTs, the initiative of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is one of the largest programs ever organized in terms of scope and participation . Just like the largest Human Image of waving National Flag that you are making today!

The country is celebrating 75 years of Independence with grandeur and enthusiasm befitting the historic nature, glory and importance of the occasion.

We are showcasing our achievements of 75 years to the world and are also presenting a framework for resolutions for the next 25 years.

Friends,

The country is achieving things which were unthinkable a few years ago.

Let us fulfill the dreams of the freedom fighters, and attempt to elevate India to the height which they had wished .

The National Flag is the symbol of Pride and Prestige of our Country.

Hoisting National Flag is the fundamental right of every citizen and respecting it is everybody fundamental duty. It is enshrined in the article 51(A) (a) of our Constitution that respecting National Anthem and the National Flag is the fundamental duty of every citizen of India.

I urge all of you to strengthen the Har Ghar Tiranga Movement. Let this not be just a two-day event rather respect for National Flag should resonate deeply within your heart and it should become as dear to you as your hear beat!

This movement started at the behest of our Hon’ble Prime Minister will deepen our connect with the National Flag and honour those who laid down their lives for the country.

Let us all bring the Tiranga home and hoist it to mark the 75th year of India’s independence. The idea behind the initiative is to invoke the feeling of patriotism in the hearts of the people and to celebrate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav in the spirit of Jan Bhagidari. 7500 young men and women of Tricity together participating in the campaign with full fervor forming world’s largest image of Human Flag is indeed a great example of Jan Bhagidari!

Apart from physically hoisting the flag, participation in campaign by virtual ways is also going on. By Pinning the Flag, people are posting a ‘Selfies with Flag’ to showcase their patriotism.

National flag is being seen on the Home pages, on every website of State Government. Citizens are placing the Tricolour on the Home pages of their Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and other social media accounts. So, a large scale physical and virtual participation is on.

Like your event, the Har Ghar Tiranga program is the first such event in the world, which no nation has ever celebrated on its Independence or any other important day.

I once again congratulate NID Foundation for their unique initiative. You will be creating a Historic Record! All the best! May you be successful in creating the Guinness World Record by forming the largest Human Flag of a Country.

Friends,

I firmly believe that the hoisting of the Tricolor will further strengthen the feeling of patriotism towards the country and will also ensure that children and youth become aware of the sacrifices made by countless martyrs for the country’s Independence.

Through Har Ghar Tiranga programme let us together take the spirit of patriotism to the highest level into the hearts and minds of the people.

Thank you,

Jai Hind.