Tiranga Yatra in Kashmir draws hundreds; LG says march reflects national unity

Hundreds of locals in Kashmir participated in the Tiranga Yatra on Wednesday (August 12, 2026), as part of the nationwide 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign. The event also marked the 150th anniversary of the composition of the national song 'Vande Mataram'. The largest rally was held in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, where Lieutenant-Governor Manoj Sinha led the procession.

Speaking at the rally, Mr. Sinha said, "The Tiranga is the living embodiment of India's consciousness and pride. The Tiranga Yatra in the Kashmir Valley sends a clear message that India must never stop and always move forward." He congratulated the people of Jammu and Kashmir for their "remarkable participation" in the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' and 'Vande Mataram' campaigns, adding that their enthusiasm "has become a source of inspiration for the entire nation."

The 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign was launched by the Union government in 2022. Officials said the initiative aims to rekindle in every Indian a sense of closeness, respect, and emotional connection toward the national flag. The Tiranga Yatra, Mr. Sinha said, has now evolved into "a festival of people's consciousness, a tradition of patriotism, and a cultural value binding every citizen to the motherland."

Mr. Sinha also described the confluence of 'Har Ghar Tiranga' and 'Vande Mataram' as "not merely the meeting of two campaigns but the announcement of a new era." He said, "This is the symbol of a Jammu Kashmir filled with self-confidence and marching firmly toward the future where 'Vijayi Vishwa Tiranga Pyara' is a life's resolve in every citizen's heart, where every home is a centre of patriotism and where every heart beats in rhythm with the pulse of national unity."

He called upon the people to take collective and personal responsibility in shaping the future of Jammu and Kashmir and India. "Let us resolve that the sacred spirit of 'Vande Mataram' will reflect in every action, every decision, and the discharge of every responsibility," he said. He urged citizens to ensure that the Tiranga flies high not only at every home but also in thoughts, character, and actions.

In addition to Srinagar, rallies were organised in all 20 districts of Jammu and Kashmir on the occasion. The event underscores the administration's push to promote national symbols and patriotic sentiment across the Union Territory.