Yogi Adityanath leads Tiranga Yatra in Gorakhpur for Har Ghar Tiranga
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday, 10 August led a Tiranga Yatra through the streets of Gorakhpur as part of the Centre's nationwide 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign, ahead of Independence Day. The procession concluded at Railway Station Chowk, where participants paid tribute to freedom icons Rani Lakshmibai and Maharana Pratap.
What CM Yogi Said
Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Yogi underscored the Tricolour's connection to India's independence movement. 'The Tricolour represents the indelible saga of sacrifices made by India's revolutionaries and freedom fighters. It is an inspiration drawn from that immortal history. If young people are deprived of their ideals, it means we have deprived them of moments of pride and done an injustice to the nation's youth,' he said.
He also traced the flag's historical evolution, noting that 1905 marked the rise of the Swadeshi movement, that the Charkha became a central symbol during the 1930s, and that after Independence the Dharma Chakra replaced it, representing the collective spirit of the nation.
Public Participation and Atmosphere
The yatra drew enthusiastic crowds from across the city. One participant said, 'Like every year, CM Yogi has led a Tiranga Yatra this year as well. We feel happy and fortunate to be part of this padayatra while carrying the national flag in our hands.'
Following the event, Chief Minister Yogi posted on social media platform X, calling the Tricolour 'the symbol of India's honour, prestige, and glory' and urging citizens to hoist the national flag at home and upload selfies to the official campaign portal harghartiranga.com. He signed off with 'Jai Hind.'
PM Modi's Appeal
On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also called on citizens to participate actively in the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign, describing the Tricolour as India's 'pride' and a 'constant source of inspiration.' Modi reposted a Ministry of Culture message on X, adding: 'Let us participate enthusiastically in the Har Ghar Tiranga movement and renew our collective resolve to contribute towards building a Viksit Bharat.'
This Year's Theme
The 2025 edition of the campaign runs under the theme 'Vande Mataram', drawing from India's national song. The campaign, which encourages every household to display the national flag, has been a recurring fixture since its launch under the Union government's cultural outreach programme. This year's 'Vande Mataram' theme is intended to deepen the emotional connect between citizens and the freedom movement's legacy.