Assam CM Himanta calls Guwahati to honour Har Ghar Tiranga
Synopsis
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has called on citizens to join the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign ahead of Independence Day. A special Vande Mataram programme will be held at 3 PM on 13 August at Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra, Guwahati, in the presence of the Governor of Assam.
Key Takeaways
Himanta Biswa Sarma has urged all Assam residents to participate in the national Har Ghar Tiranga campaign.
A special programme themed around 'Vande Mataram' is scheduled for 3 PM on 13 August 2026 at Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra, Guwahati .
The event will be held in the presence of the Governor of Assam .
Har Ghar Tiranga was launched nationally in 2022 under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to mark 75 years of Indian independence .
State-level Independence Day flag-hoisting ceremonies across Assam are expected on 15 August 2026 .
Before the tricolour rises over every rooftop on Independence Day, Assam is gathering at one of its most storied cultural landmarks to remember why the flag matters. The Chief Minister's Office of Assam announced on Thursday, 13 August 2026, that Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma has urged all citizens to participate in the #HarGharTiranga campaign and honour the courage of India's freedom fighters.
A 'Vande Mataram' evening at Sankaradeva Kalakshetra
The centrepiece of the day is a special programme dedicated to the spirit of 'Vande Mataram' — scheduled for 3 PM at Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra, Guwahati, in the presence of the Governor of Assam. The Kalakshetra, a sprawling cultural complex that serves as Assam's premier stage for state ceremonies and performances rooted in Assamese heritage, provides a fitting backdrop for a programme that fuses patriotism with the region's deep artistic traditions.
Har Ghar Tiranga: four years of a national movement
The Har Ghar Tiranga campaign was launched by the Ministry of Culture in 2022 as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, marking 75 years of Indian independence. Its core ask is simple and visible: display the tricolour at home. Every August since, state governments across India have anchored local events to the drive, weaving together flag-hoisting ceremonies, cultural performances, and public remembrance of the freedom struggle. Assam's programme follows that pattern — but the choice of 'Vande Mataram' as the event's thematic spine gives it a distinctly cultural charge, connecting the national movement to the song that once electrified the independence movement itself.
What to watch on 15 August in Assam
With the 13 August event serving as a prelude, attention now turns to the full slate of Independence Day flag-hoisting ceremonies and district-level programmes scheduled across Assam on 15 August. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, who has led the state since May 2021 and has consistently championed state-level cultural and patriotic initiatives, is expected to be at the centre of those observances as well.
The tricolour will fly. The question is how many homes it flies from — and that answer is being written right now, one house at a time.
Point of View
Whose political identity is closely tied to assertive cultural programming, the Kalakshetra setting reinforces that brand. The pattern is worth watching: as the campaign matures, the competition among states to mount the most visible local edition may itself become a measure of federal cultural politics.
NationPress
13 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign?
Har Ghar Tiranga is a national campaign launched by India's Ministry of Culture in 2022 under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, encouraging every household to display the national flag around Independence Day.
What is happening at Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra on 13 August 2026?
A special programme dedicated to the spirit of 'Vande Mataram' is being held at Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra in Guwahati at 3 PM on 13 August 2026, in the presence of the Governor of Assam, as part of the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign.
Who is Himanta Biswa Sarma?
Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma is the Chief Minister of Assam, in office since May 2021, known for leading state-level cultural and patriotic initiatives alongside administrative governance.
Where is Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra located?
Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra is a major cultural complex and auditorium located in Guwahati, Assam, frequently used for state ceremonies and performances celebrating Assamese heritage.
When is Independence Day in India and what events are planned in Assam?
India's Independence Day falls on 15 August each year. In Assam, flag-hoisting ceremonies and district-level events are expected on 15 August 2026, with the 13 August Vande Mataram programme at Kalakshetra serving as a prelude.
