Longleng District officially launched "Har Ghar Tiranga" campaign 2026, on 14th August 2026, with the assembling of HoDs, Government Officials, uniform personnel, Schools students, Nagaland Motorcycle Club and Infra Ride (Taxis) at public ground, Longleng.
On the eve of Independence Day, the Deputy Commissioner Longleng, W. Manpai Phom NCS, briefed on the activities under the Har Ghar Tiranga 2026 campaign, stating that the initiative aims to encourage citizens to hoist the National Flag at every home.
He recalled that the campaign was launched in 2022 to coincide with the 75th anniversary of India’s Independence as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. He said that apart from formal government use, the Government of India has encouraged the use of the National Flag at the personal level. As part of the celebration, the national flag can be flown in each and every house, adding that amendments have been made to the Flag Code of India to facilitate wider public participation.
He urged the participants to display the National Flag sensibly and with due respect, while also encouraging and popularizing its use as a symbol of the country’s freedom and independence.
Later the rally was flagged off by the Deputy Commissioner Longleng, W. Manpai Phom NCS, in the presence of Superintendent of Police, Yanger Jamir and other senior officials. The rally begins from public ground and culminated at the DC's office complex, Longleng.
Superintendent of Police Longleng, Yanger Jamir, in his concluding remarks highlighted the evolving significance of the National Flag and urged the younger generation to uphold its dignity. He said that while students may not be aware, the use and display of the Indian National Flag was governed by strict rules in the past. Today we have the privilege to hoist and display the Tricolour with pride, but we must not misuse it, he added.
He also stated that the National Flag is a symbol of the country’s sovereignty, unity and sacrifices of freedom fighters. He called on students to respect the Flag Code of India, display it with pride on national occasions, and take responsibility to protect its honour.
(Manjong Phom, IA Longleng)
