Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel Kicks Off ‘Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan’ by Hoisting Tricolour at His Residence
Gandhi Nagar (Gujarat) [India], August 8: Ahead of Independence Day, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel participated in the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan’ by hoisting the tricolour at his residence in Agasi on Thursday morning. This event marked the beginning of the campaign in the state.
CM Bhupendra Patel shared, “Under the inspiration and guidance of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendrabhai Modi, Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan is being held across the country from August 8 to August 15. I started this campaign in Gujarat by hoisting the tricolour at my residence.”
The ‘Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan’ encourages everyone to hoist the tricolour at their homes. Approximately 40 to 50 lakh tricolours will be distributed across Gujarat. In addition, a grand tricolour yatra will be organized in the four major cities of the state: Rajkot, Ahmedabad, Surat, and Vadodara.
CM Bhupendra Patel also mentioned, “A grand celebration has been organized in Gujarat in honour of Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan. All of you will participate in this campaign of patriotism by hoisting tricolours at your home.”
This year, under Har Ghar Tiranga, multiple programs like Tricolor Rally, Tricolor Yatra, Tricolor Run, Tricolor Concert, Tricolor Canvas, Tricolor Oath, Tricolor Selfie, and Tricolor Mela will be held in the state.
Earlier on Wednesday, CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the Handicraft Exhibition organized by the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in Gandhinagar. He stated, “Handloom is a symbol of India’s unique rural art and culture. Handlooms are an integral part of the country’s rural economy. Happy National Handloom Day to all artisans who weave beautiful fabrics through handloom and craft. Let us all adopt the mantra of Vocal For Local given by Prime Minister Narendrabhai Modi and insist on buying local handlooms and handicrafts.”
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Gujarat -: Gujarat is a state in western India. It is known for its rich culture, history, and economic development.
CM -: CM stands for Chief Minister. The Chief Minister is the head of the government in an Indian state.
Bhupendra Patel -: Bhupendra Patel is the current Chief Minister of Gujarat. He is a political leader responsible for the administration of the state.
Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan -: ‘Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan’ is a campaign encouraging people to display the Indian national flag, the tricolour, at their homes. ‘Har Ghar’ means ‘every home’ and ‘Tiranga’ refers to the tricolour flag.
Tricolour -: The tricolour is the national flag of India. It has three horizontal stripes of saffron, white, and green, with a blue Ashoka Chakra in the center.
Agasi -: Agasi is a place in Gujarat where the Chief Minister hoisted the flag to start the campaign.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi -: Narendra Modi is the Prime Minister of India. He is the leader of the country and inspires many national campaigns.
August 8 to 15 -: These dates mark the period during which the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan’ is held. August 15 is India’s Independence Day.
40 to 50 lakh -: Lakh is a unit in the Indian numbering system. 40 to 50 lakh means 4 to 5 million. This is the number of flags to be distributed.
Handicraft Exhibition -: A Handicraft Exhibition is an event where handmade items, like clothes and crafts, are displayed and sold. It promotes local artisans and their work.
Handlooms -: Handlooms are traditional weaving methods used to make cloth. They are often used to create unique and beautiful fabrics.