Kishan Reddy joins Tiranga Yatra at Tank Bund, Hyderabad
Synopsis
Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy joined the Tiranga Yatra at Tank Bund, Hyderabad on Independence Day eve 2026, urging citizens to hoist the Tricolour at home under the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign — now an annual tradition rooted in the 2022 Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav drive.
Key Takeaways
Kishan Reddy , Union Minister of Coal and Mines and BJP Telangana president, participated in the Tiranga Yatra at Tank Bund, Hyderabad on 14 August 2026 .
The event is part of the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign, which urges every Indian household to hoist the national flag on Independence Day .
Har Ghar Tiranga was launched by the Ministry of Culture in July 2022 under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav initiative marking 75 years of independence.
The Flag Code of India was amended in 2022 to allow citizens to display the Tricolour at home round the clock.
Reddy called on the spirit of patriotism to reach 'every village, town and city across Bharat.'
On the eve of Independence Day 2026, Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy joined thousands at Tank Bund, Hyderabad's iconic waterfront promenade, for a Tiranga Yatra — a tricolour march held as part of the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign.
Tank Bund as the stage for patriotism
Tank Bund, the sweeping lakeside boulevard that has long served as Hyderabad's public square for large gatherings, provided the backdrop for the march. Reddy extended Independence Day greetings to citizens and called on every Indian to hoist the Tricolour at home — the central ask of the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign. 'The spirit of patriotism must reach every village, town and city across Bharat,' he said.
Har Ghar Tiranga: from 2022 milestone to annual tradition
The Har Ghar Tiranga campaign was formally launched by the Ministry of Culture in July 2022 as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav — the nationwide celebration marking 75 years of India's independence. What began as a milestone initiative has since become a recurring fixture of the 15 August calendar, with central ministries, state governments, and party organisations coordinating marches, flag distributions, and public pledges each year. Reddy's participation, both as a Union Minister and as BJP's Telangana state president, reflects that dual institutional push.
The campaign's premise is straightforward: the tricolour, once restricted by law from being flown by private citizens at night or kept at home, is now actively encouraged to be displayed by every household. The Flag Code of India was amended in 2022 to permit round-the-clock display of the national flag by the public — a policy change that gave the Har Ghar Tiranga drive its legal foundation.
As August 15, 2026 arrives, the question the government will watch closely is participation scale — how many homes across Telangana and the country actually raise the flag, and whether the campaign's emotional momentum holds year after year.
Point of View
Blending civic symbolism with party outreach. Whether participation metrics in Telangana show meaningful growth will be the quiet benchmark the BJP watches heading into future state-level contests.
NationPress
14 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign?
Har Ghar Tiranga is a Government of India campaign launched in July 2022 under the Ministry of Culture to encourage every Indian household to hoist the national flag during Independence Day . It was introduced as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav , marking 75 years of independence.
What is a Tiranga Yatra?
A Tiranga Yatra is a public march or procession in which participants carry the Indian Tricolour to promote patriotism and awareness of the national flag. These marches are organised across cities and towns as part of the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign around 15 August each year.
Can Indian citizens display the national flag at home at night?
Yes. The Flag Code of India was amended in 2022 to permit citizens to display the Tricolour at home round the clock, including at night — a change that underpins the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign.
Who is G. Kishan Reddy?
G. Kishan Reddy is India's Union Minister of Coal and Mines and also serves as the BJP's Telangana state president . He is a senior BJP leader representing Secunderabad constituency in Hyderabad.
Where is Tank Bund in Hyderabad?
Tank Bund is an iconic waterfront promenade running along the Hussain Sagar lake in Hyderabad, Telangana. It is a prominent public space regularly used for large civic events, rallies, and cultural gatherings.
