Hundreds of locals in Kashmir on Wednesday (August 12, 2026) attended the Tiranga Yatra as part of the mass movement of ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ on the 150th anniversary of the national song Vande Mataram.

The biggest rally was held in J&K’s summer capital Srinagar where J&K Lieutenant-Governor Manoj Sinha led the Yatra. “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,” said Mr. Sinha.

The L-G administration had launched the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign in 2022. Officials said the purpose was to rekindle in every Indian’s heart a sense of closeness, respect, and emotional connection toward the tricolour.

“Today, Tiranga Yatra has evolved into a festival of people’s consciousness, a tradition of patriotism, and a cultural value binding every citizen to the motherland,” said Mr. Sinha.

Congratulating the people of Jammu Kashmir for their “remarkable participation” in the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ and ‘Vande Mataram’ campaigns, Mr. Sinha said, “The enthusiasm has become a source of inspiration for the entire nation. The Tiranga is the soul of our nation and ‘Vande Mataram’ is the immortal voice of that soul.”

He said that the confluence of Har Ghar Tiranga and Vande Mataram is not merely the meeting of two campaigns but the announcement of a new era.

“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 said.

He also called upon the people to take collective and personal responsibility for shaping Jammu and Kashmir’s and India’s future. He urged the people to ensure that the Tiranga will not only fly high at every home but also in our thoughts, our character, and our actions.

“Let us resolve that the sacred spirit of “Vande Mataram” will reflect in every action, every decision, and the discharge of every responsibility. We should work together to realize the vision of a Jammu & Kashmir where the three colours of the Tiranga are visible in the values of life. This century belongs to India. This is the era of India’s self-confidence, its courage, and its immortal national consciousness,” Mr. Sinha said.

All 20 districts in J&K also organised rallies on the occasion.

Published - August 13, 2026 06:30 am IST