CM Bhajanlal hoists Tiranga at CM residence under Har Ghar Tiranga
Synopsis
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma hoisted the national flag at the CM residence on 13 August 2026 under the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign, urging citizens across the state to fly the tricolour at homes, shops, and offices ahead of Independence Day.
Key Takeaways
Bhajan Lal Sharma hoisted the national flag at the Chief Minister's residence, Jaipur on 13 August 2026 .
The event was held under the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign, a central government initiative running annually since 2022 .
The campaign originated as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav , marking 75 years of Indian independence.
Sharma called on Rajasthanis to hoist the tricolour at homes, shops, offices, and establishments as a mark of national commitment.
The campaign relies on voluntary public participation — no new mandate or enforcement is involved.
With the tricolour rising above the Chief Minister's residence in Jaipur on 13 August 2026, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma kicked off the state's participation in the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign — a national call to every household, shop, and office to hoist the national flag ahead of Independence Day.
Hoisting the flag at the CM residence, Sharma declared: 'तिरंगा हमारी आन, बान और शान का प्रतीक है' — 'The Tricolour is the symbol of our honour, pride, and glory' — and urged citizens across Rajasthan to join the campaign by flying the flag at homes, shops, offices, and establishments as an expression of respect for the national flag and commitment to the nation.
From a 2022 pledge to an annual tradition
The Har Ghar Tiranga campaign was born in 2022 under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav umbrella, which marked 75 years of Indian independence. What began as a single-year drive has since become an annual observance, with state governments — particularly those led by the BJP — organising official flag-hoisting events to anchor local participation in the central initiative.
The campaign targets voluntary public involvement: no new policy mandate, no enforcement mechanism — just a civic nudge to make the tricolour visible from every doorstep in the days surrounding 15 August.
Rajasthan's lead from the top
Bhajan Lal Sharma, who assumed office as Chief Minister in December 2023, has used the occasion to set a visible example by leading from the CM residence. The gesture is designed to cascade downward — from the seat of government to district administrations, local bodies, and ultimately individual citizens across the state's 33 districts.
The days between 13 and 15 August will test how broadly the campaign translates into actual flag hoisting at the household level — the metric that has defined the campaign's success since its launch.
For millions of Rajasthanis, the message from the CM's residence is clear: the flag belongs outside, not in a drawer.
Point of View
Serving both a civic purpose and a visible patriotic branding exercise. By personally leading the flag-hoisting at the CM residence, Sharma reinforces his alignment with the central government's cultural outreach agenda — a pattern consistent with how BJP chief ministers have used the campaign since 2022. The campaign's real measure of success, however, lies not in official events but in grassroots participation, which remains difficult to quantify. As the campaign enters its fifth year, the question shifts from awareness to sustained civic habit.
NationPress
13 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign?
Har Ghar Tiranga is a nationwide campaign launched by the Government of India in 2022 under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, encouraging citizens to hoist the national flag at their homes and workplaces around Independence Day on 15 August.
When did Bhajan Lal Sharma hoist the flag under Har Ghar Tiranga?
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma hoisted the national flag at the CM residence in Jaipur on 13 August 2026 as part of the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign.
Who is Bhajan Lal Sharma?
Bhajan Lal Sharma is the Chief Minister of Rajasthan and a senior BJP leader who assumed office in December 2023.
When was the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign started?
The Har Ghar Tiranga campaign was launched in 2022 as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, which marked 75 years of Indian independence. It has been observed annually since then.
How can I participate in Har Ghar Tiranga 2026?
Citizens can participate by hoisting the national tricolour at their homes, shops, offices, and other establishments between 13 and 15 August 2026, in line with the campaign's call for voluntary public involvement.
