Har Ghar Tiranga: Gujarat targets 70 lakh homes, CM Patel hoists flag
Synopsis
Gujarat is not just marking Independence Day — it is mounting a household-level flag drive targeting 70 lakh homes, backed by 1,200-plus Tiranga Yatras from border villages to city centres. With CM Patel reframing the slogan as 'Har Dil Tiranga', the campaign doubles as both a patriotic mobilisation and a political statement ahead of India's 80th Independence Day.
Key Takeaways
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel hoisted the Tricolour at his Gandhinagar residence on 13 August 2025 as part of the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign.
Gujarat targets the national flag at more than 70 lakh homes during Independence Day celebrations.
More than 1,200 Tiranga Yatras are planned across the state, including in villages along the India-Pakistan border .
The campaign runs from 9 to 17 August , coinciding with India's 80th Independence Day and the 150th anniversary of 'Vande Mataram' .
Special programmes at district headquarters on 14 August will observe 'Partition Horrors Remembrance Day' .
Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi said the campaign honours soldiers and strengthens patriotic spirit among citizens.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday, 13 August 2025, hoisted the Tricolour at his official residence in Gandhinagar, formally joining the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign as the state drives to display the national flag at more than 70 lakh homes ahead of Independence Day. The statewide initiative runs from 9 to 17 August under the direction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, coinciding with India's 80th Independence Day and the 150th anniversary of 'Vande Mataram'.
Scale of Gujarat's Participation
Gujarat has planned more than 1,200 Tiranga Yatras across the state, drawing participation from educational institutions, universities, and social and religious organisations. Programmes are being held in villages along the India-Pakistan border as well as in major urban centres, reflecting the campaign's reach from border districts to metropolitan hubs.
Key Events Across the State
A Tiranga Yatra and Tiranga Concert were held in Gandhinagar on 10 August, followed by a yatra in Ahmedabad on 12 August and another in Rajkot on 13 August. A Tiranga Yatra is scheduled in Vadodara on 14 August. Special programmes at district headquarters are also planned on 14 August to mark 'Partition Horrors Remembrance Day'.
What the Government Said
Chief Minister Patel has urged the campaign to evolve beyond a symbolic exercise, calling for 'Har Ghar Tiranga' to become 'Har Dil Tiranga'. Addressing the Gandhinagar Tiranga Yatra on 10 August, he said, 'The Tiranga Yatra is a journey of the unity and integrity of the country.' He also called on citizens to carry the spirit of 'Nation First' and urged the younger generation to learn about the sacrifices of freedom fighters.
Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi said the campaign is intended to honour soldiers who gave their lives in service of the nation, express respect for their families, and strengthen patriotic sentiment among citizens.
Grassroots Mobilisation
Local patriotic programmes are being organised across talukas, villages, municipalities, and municipal corporations throughout Gujarat. The campaign's ground-level reach — extending to panchayat-level units — marks one of the most expansive flag-display drives the state has undertaken. As India marks eight decades of independence, Gujarat's push for 70 lakh flag-displaying homes will serve as a benchmark for how deeply the national campaign has penetrated at the household level.
Point of View
Yatra schedules, and district-level accountability. Gujarat's 70-lakh-home goal is ambitious, but the real question is how it will be verified. Patriotic campaigns of this scale risk becoming photo-opportunity circuits unless household participation is independently tracked. The extension to India-Pakistan border villages is the most substantive element — symbolism with genuine strategic resonance.
NationPress
13 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign and when does it run in 2025?
The 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign is a nationwide initiative to display the national flag at every home during Independence Day. In 2025, it runs from 9 to 17 August under the direction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, coinciding with India's 80th Independence Day and the 150th anniversary of 'Vande Mataram'.
What is Gujarat's target under the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign?
Gujarat aims to display the Tricolour at more than 70 lakh homes across the state. The state has also planned over 1,200 Tiranga Yatras, spanning border villages, urban centres, educational institutions, and religious organisations.
Which cities have hosted Tiranga Yatras in Gujarat so far?
Gandhinagar hosted a Tiranga Yatra and Tiranga Concert on 10 August, followed by Ahmedabad on 12 August and Rajkot on 13 August. A yatra in Vadodara is scheduled for 14 August.
What is 'Partition Horrors Remembrance Day' and how is Gujarat marking it?
'Partition Horrors Remembrance Day' is observed on 14 August to commemorate the trauma of India's partition in 1947. Gujarat is holding special programmes at district headquarters across the state on that date.
What did CM Bhupendra Patel say about the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign?
CM Patel urged the campaign to become 'Har Dil Tiranga', calling it a movement beyond symbolic flag-hoisting. At the Gandhinagar Tiranga Yatra on 10 August, he said, 'The Tiranga Yatra is a journey of the unity and integrity of the country,' and asked citizens to instil the spirit of 'Nation First' in the younger generation.
