Ahead of the 75th Independence Day celebrations in the country, prime minister Narendra Modi urged the citizens of the country to take part actively in the Har Ghar Tiranga Movement. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asked citizens to hoist or display tricolor at their home between August 13 to 15.
On this note, Modi took to his Twitter profile, to explain a special relevance in our history with regards to the National flag of India.
“Today, 22nd July has a special relevance in our history. It was on this day in 1947 that our National Flag was adopted. Sharing some interesting nuggets from history including details of the committee associated with our Tricolour and the first unfurled by Pandit Nehru.
Today, we recall the monumental courage and efforts of all those who dreamt of a flag for free India when we were fighting colonial rule. We reiterate our commitment to fulfil their vision and build the India of their dreams,” tweeted Narendra Modi, in a series of tweets.
The national flag of India is a horizontal rectangular tricolor of India saffron, white and India green; with the Ashoka Chakra, a 24-spoke wheel, in navy blue at its centre. It was designed by Indian freedom fighter Pingali Venkayya.
