New Delhi

To strengthen the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ Movement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday urged people to hoist or display the tricolour at homes between August 13 and 15 stating that this movement will deepen our connect with the national flag.

Taking to Twitter, PM Modi said July 22 has special relevance in India's history as on this day in 1947 the National Flag was adopted.

Today, 22nd July has a special relevance in our history. It was on this day in 1947 that our National Flag was adopted. Sharing some interesting nuggets from history including details of the committee associated with our Tricolour and the first Tricolour unfurled by Pandit Nehru. pic.twitter.com/qseNetQn4W

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 22, 2022

He also shared some interesting nuggets from history including details of the committee associated with our Tricolour and the first Tricolour unfurled by Pandit Nehru.

The Prime Minister also recalled the monumental courage and efforts of all those who dreamt of a flag for free India when the country was fighting colonial rule.

‘Har Ghar Tiranga' is an initiative by the Ministry of Culture to mark celebrations for India's 75th year of Independence.

As part of the campaign, citizens will be encouraged to hoist the tricolour at their homes during August 13-15.

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Ministry of Culture is Nodal Agency for the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign and it will seek help from State Governments to mobilize all resources, housing, and urban development departments and local bodies including municipal bodies and Panchayati Raj institutions for furthering the goals of the campaign.