Sonowal joins Har Ghar Tiranga call, marks 150 yrs of Vande Mataram
Synopsis
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has joined PM Modi's Har Ghar Tiranga call, urging Indians to hoist the Tricolour at home between August 9-17 and upload selfies at harghartiranga.com, marking both Independence Day and 150 years of Vande Mataram.
Key Takeaways
Sarbananda Sonowal , Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, has backed the Har Ghar Tiranga 2026 campaign on 10 August 2026 .
Citizens are urged to hoist the Tricolour at home between 9 and 17 August and upload selfies at harghartiranga.com .
The campaign was first launched in 2022 as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav , marking 75 years of Indian independence.
This year's edition is framed around 150 years of Vande Mataram , composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee .
The drive is anchored by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and promoted via the hashtag #HarGharTiranga2026 .
As India counts down to Independence Day, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal has added his voice to the national flag-hoisting drive — framing this year's edition as a dual tribute: to the Tricolour and to 150 years of Vande Mataram, the anthem that once electrified a freedom movement.
What the campaign asks of every household
Sonowal's call, posted on 10 August 2026, urges citizens to hoist the Tiranga at home between 9 and 17 August — the window that brackets Independence Day on 15 August. Participants are directed to upload a selfie with their flag at harghartiranga.com, the official campaign portal that doubles as a live register of national participation. 'Let us join the #HarGharTiranga movement and show the world the strength of India's unity,' the minister wrote.
From Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to a fourth consecutive year
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 one-time commemorative push has since become a recurring fixture of the Independence Day calendar, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi anchoring each edition. The campaign's logic is straightforward: make the flag visible in every lane, every balcony, every doorstep — and the act of hoisting becomes a shared civic ritual rather than a state ceremony.
The Vande Mataram thread
This year's edition carries an added layer of historical resonance. Vande Mataram, composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, is being marked at its 150-year milestone — a fact Sonowal places front and centre in his post. The song, which served as a rallying cry during the independence struggle, ties the flag-hoisting drive to a longer arc of national memory, lending the campaign a depth that goes beyond the annual ritual.
Point of View
Running now for a fourth consecutive year. By layering the 150-year Vande Mataram milestone onto the flag-hoisting drive, the campaign stretches its emotional register beyond routine Independence Day messaging. For ministers like Sonowal — a senior party figure with a strong regional base in Assam — amplifying the call serves both national and constituency-level signalling. The real metric to watch is portal participation: upload numbers on harghartiranga.com will determine whether the campaign retains its early momentum or begins to plateau.
NationPress
10 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign 2026?
Har Ghar Tiranga is a government initiative that encourages every Indian household to hoist the national flag during the Independence Day period, this year running from 9 to 17 August 2026 . Participants can register their participation by uploading a selfie at harghartiranga.com .
When did Har Ghar Tiranga start?
The campaign was first launched in 2022 under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav programme, which celebrated 75 years of Indian independence. It has since been held annually around Independence Day.
Why is Vande Mataram being celebrated in 2026?
2026 marks 150 years of Vande Mataram , the patriotic song composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee that became a rallying cry during India's freedom struggle. This milestone has been woven into the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign's messaging this year.
How do I upload my selfie for Har Ghar Tiranga?
Visit the official portal harghartiranga.com , hoist the Tricolour at your home, take a selfie with it, and upload the photo directly on the website as directed. The portal is open during the campaign window of 9 to 17 August .
Who is Sarbananda Sonowal?
Sarbananda Sonowal is the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways , a senior BJP leader and former Chief Minister of Assam . He has been a prominent voice in the central government's Independence Day outreach programmes.
