Kishan Reddy Hoists Tricolour at Delhi Home for Har Ghar Tiranga
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Two days before Independence Day 2026, Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy hoisted the national flag at his Delhi residence on Thursday, August 13, joining millions of Indians participating in the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign — the government's annual drive to plant the Tricolour at every doorstep.
Posting on X, Reddy credited the initiative to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to action, writing: 'Inspired by the call of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, I hoisted the Tricolour at my residence in Delhi as part of the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign. I appeal to everyone to hoist the Tiranga at their homes and join in celebrating our national pride.'
A Campaign Born from 75 Years of Freedom
The Har Ghar Tiranga campaign was first launched in 2022 as a centrepiece of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the government's nationwide celebration marking 75 years of Indian independence. The premise was simple and deliberate: if every household — not just government buildings — flies the flag, the act of patriotism becomes personal, not ceremonial.
The campaign quickly became one of the most visible civic mobilisations of recent years, drawing participation from ministers, bureaucrats, and ordinary citizens alike. Public figures hoisting the flag at their own homes — rather than at official functions — was a conscious design choice to shift the gesture from the formal to the intimate.
Reddy's Role: Minister, State President, Participant
G. Kishan Reddy wears multiple hats: Union Minister of Coal and Mines and BJP Telangana state president. His participation from his Delhi home, rather than a party office or government venue, underscores the campaign's citizen-first framing. By posting publicly, he also doubles as an amplifier — his appeal to followers to join in extends the campaign's reach beyond official channels.
With Independence Day on August 15 now less than 48 hours away, such posts from senior leaders typically mark the final surge of the campaign, when participation numbers tend to peak.
The Tricolour at every home. That is the ask — and the answer to it lands on Friday morning.