Governor, CM takes part in Har Ghar Tiranga rally

GANGTOK, (IPR): The ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ rally was held today, beginning at MG Marg and concluding at Manan Bhawan. The event was graced by the Governor of Sikkim, Om Prakash Mathur, as the chief guest, and Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang-Golay as the guest of honour.

‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ is a national campaign launched under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to encourage citizens to bring the national flag home and hoist it in celebration of India’s independence under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. The aim of the campaign is to instil a sense of patriotism in people’s hearts and raise awareness about the Indian National Flag. The campaign was first observed from August 13 to 15 in 2022, marking 75 years of India’s independence.

This year, the campaign is being observed from August 2 to August 15.

Today’s rally began with the national anthem, followed by a visit to exhibition stalls by the dignitaries. The stalls were set up under the Sikkim Rural Livelihood Mission under the Rural Development department, Urban Development department, and the Sikkim Khadi and Village Industries Board. The stalls showcased local delicacies and handicrafts made by women self-help groups from urban areas as well as from Nandok, Kabi, and Martam.

The rally also saw the presence of cabinet ministers, MLAs, political secretaries, advisors, chairpersons, the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Gangtok Municipal Corporation, Zilla adakshyas, Zilla up-adakshyas, panchayats, councillors, the principal secretary to the CM, the chief secretary, the Director General of Police, heads of departments, District Collector Gangtok, OSDs, police personnel, senior officials from departments, along with enthusiastic participation of students and NCC cadets from educational institutions in and around Gangtok.