Ahead of the 80th Independence Day, CRPF held a Tiranga Rally with Srinagar school students to promote patriotism
Srinagar: Ahead of India’s 80th Independence Day, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on August 11 organised a Tiranga Rally with school students at the historic Ghanta Ghar in Lal Chowk, Srinagar, J&K, promoting patriotism and the spirit of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign.
Students carrying the Tricolour marched alongside CRPF personnel during the rally, paying tribute to the freedom fighters who fought for India’s Independence and the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice while protecting the nation.
CRPF 132 Battalion Srinagar Assistant Commandant Prahlad Singh said the rally was organised as part of the annual ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ initiative announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
“On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of India’s Independence, the Prime Minister announced from the Red Fort that a ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ rally would be organised every year on August 15,” Singh said. He said the initiative was aimed at educating students about India’s freedom struggle and the sacrifices of freedom fighters, while inspiring them to contribute to the nation.
“In line with this initiative, we have organised this rally with students from a nearby school. The students are our future, and they will take the country forward. This initiative aims to educate them about the freedom struggle and the freedom fighters so that they draw inspiration from their sacrifices and develop a desire to serve the country,” Singh added.
The participating students expressed happiness at being part of the rally and said such initiatives help young people understand the sacrifices made during India’s freedom struggle as well as the contribution of the armed forces and security personnel in safeguarding the nation.
A student told sources that the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign was a significant initiative as it encouraged people to remember the sacrifices made for the country’s freedom and the bravehearts who laid down their lives in its service.
Another student said every household should hoist the Tricolour, learn about India’s freedom struggle and draw inspiration from the sacrifices of the nation’s security forces.
A third student said the rally was an opportunity to honour the nation, remember the courage of freedom fighters and pay tribute to the sacrifices of the security forces, urging everyone to participate in the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign.
The ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign was launched under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to encourage citizens to bring the national flag into their homes and hoist the Tricolour as part of Independence Day celebrations.
The initiative sought to strengthen citizens’ personal connection with the national flag by encouraging them to display the Tiranga at home, turning it from a largely formal and institutional symbol into an expression of national pride and collective commitment to nation-building and unity.
This year, ‘Har Ghar Tiranga 2026’ is being dedicated to the spirit of 150 Years of Vande Mataram, celebrating patriotism, pride in the Tricolour and the deep love for the motherland reflected in India’s National Song.
