BJP to distribute 25,000 national flags as part of Har Ghar Thiranga programme in Puducherry
The BJP in Puducherry is distributing 25,000 national flags as part of the 'Har Ghar Thiranga' initiative to promote nationalistic spirit. During the announcement, the party president also criticized the Jharkhand government's handling of student protests.
Why it matters
The initiative highlights the intersection of nationalistic campaigns and political messaging ahead of Independence Day.
The Puducherry unit of Bharatiya Janata Party has decided to distribute 25,000 national flags for hoisting in the houses of residents in the Union Territory.
Addressing a press conference here on Tuesday, party president V. P. Ramalingam said the BJP workers would take part in the Har Ghar Thiranga programme. “The Central government has issued directions to hoist the national flag in houses ahead of the Independence Day celebrations. The initiative was being taken up to foster nationalistic spirit among the people. We will distribute 25,000 flags to residents,” he said.
He also criticised the JMM-Congress government in Jharkhand for using force against students who were protesting in the State on the issue of alleged irregularities in government recruitment examinations.
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