PM Modi pays tributes to Pingali Venkayya on birth anniversary

Story by  PTI | Posted by  Vidushi Gaur | Date 02-08-2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi

 

New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tributes to Pingali Venkayya, who conceptualised the design of India's national flag, on his birth anniversary.

In a post on X, Modi asked people to strengthen the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' movement by flying the flag in their homes and uploading their selfie with it on harghartiranga.com.

He said, "Tributes to Pingali Venkayya Ji on his birth anniversary. He is remembered for his role in giving us the Tricolour, which is our pride."

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He added, "Like always, let's strengthen Har Ghar Tiranga movement and fly the Tricolour. Do upload your selfie or photos on harghartiranga.com."