Kishan Reddy leads Tiranga Rally at Hyderabad's Tank Bund
Synopsis
Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy joined a large Tiranga Rally at Hyderabad's historic Tank Bund on August 14, 2026, as part of PM Modi's Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan, and paid tribute to ABVP activist Sama Jagan Mohan Reddy who sacrificed his life for the national flag in Telangana.
Key Takeaways
Kishan Reddy , Union Minister of Coal and Mines and BJP Telangana president, led a Tiranga Rally at Tank Bund, Hyderabad on 14 August 2026 .
The event was part of the Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan , launched by PM Narendra Modi in 2022 to mark 75 years of Indian independence.
Students, government employees, and citizens from across the city participated, carrying national flags along the historic promenade.
Reddy stated that crores of homes across India have hoisted the tricolour over the five years since the campaign's launch.
The minister paid tribute to Sama Jagan Mohan Reddy , an ABVP activist from Kakatiya University , remembered for sacrificing his life for the national flag in Telangana.
On the eve of Independence Day 2026, Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy joined a sea of tricolours at Hyderabad's Tank Bund — students, government employees, and ordinary citizens flooding the historic lakeside promenade, national flags in hand, as part of the Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan.
Tank Bund draped in tricolour
The rally drew participants from across the city and beyond, transforming Tank Bund — one of Hyderabad's most recognisable public spaces — into a corridor of saffron, white, and green. Reddy described the moment as one of immense pride, noting the scale of turnout from diverse sections of society.
Five years of Har Ghar Tiranga — and what it has built
The Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan was launched in 2022 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to mark 75 years of India's independence under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (Festival of India's Freedom at 75) umbrella — urging every household in the country to hoist the national flag. Speaking at the rally, Reddy said that over the past five years, crores of homes across India have flown the tricolour in response to the Prime Minister's call.
A tribute to Sama Jagan Mohan Reddy
The minister used the occasion to remember Sama Jagan Mohan Reddy, an ABVP activist from Kakatiya University in Telangana, who he said sacrificed his life for the national flag on this very soil. The tribute added a solemn undercurrent to an otherwise celebratory gathering — a reminder that the flag carries weight beyond ceremony.
As the tricolour rippled across Tank Bund on the night before 15 August, the rally stood as both a patriotic spectacle and a political statement: that Telangana's BJP chapter, under Kishan Reddy's leadership, intends to plant its flag — literally and figuratively — at the heart of the state's Independence Day story.
Point of View
Kishan Reddy simultaneously claims patriotic high ground and reinforces BJP's Telangana identity ahead of future electoral cycles. The five-year continuity of the campaign signals that the Centre views flag-linked nationalism as a durable, low-friction way to maintain grassroots visibility across the country.
NationPress
14 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan?
The Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan is a nationwide campaign launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2022 as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, encouraging every Indian household to hoist the national flag around Independence Day.
Where did the Tiranga Rally take place on 14 August 2026?
The rally was held at Tank Bund, the historic lakeside promenade in Hyderabad, Telangana.
Who is G. Kishan Reddy?
G. Kishan Reddy is the Union Minister of Coal and Mines in the Government of India and also serves as the BJP's Telangana state president.
Who is Sama Jagan Mohan Reddy, mentioned at the rally?
Sama Jagan Mohan Reddy was an ABVP activist from Kakatiya University in Telangana, whom G. Kishan Reddy remembered as having sacrificed his life for the national flag on Telangana soil.
How many years has Har Ghar Tiranga been running?
As of 2026, the Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan has been running for five years, having been launched in 2022 to mark India's 75th year of independence.
