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Subject: Prime Minister’s Tribute to Freedom Fighter Shri Pingali Venkayya
Date of Release: August 2, 2026 (8:38 PM)
Origin: Prime Minister’s Office, PIB Delhi
Release ID: 2293516
Summary:
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi paid tribute to freedom fighter Shri Pingali Venkayya on the occasion of his 150th birth anniversary. The Prime Minister recognized Venkayya’s significant historical contribution in designing the Indian Tricolour (Tiranga).
In his official statement, the Prime Minister emphasized that Venkayya’s efforts continue to inspire national dedication and patriotic fervor. He noted that the Tiranga serves as a source of immense pride for the citizens of India and acts as a catalyst for the ongoing mission of nation-building.
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Source Platform: Statement issued via the Prime Minister's Office and shared on X (formerly Twitter) via @narendramodi.
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Language Availability: This communication was released in multiple languages including Assamese, Urdu, Hindi, Marathi, Manipuri, Bengali, Punjabi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.
Key Entities Referenced
Shri Pingali Venkayya: Freedom fighter and the designer of the Indian national flag (Tricolour) whose 150th birth anniversary was commemorated by the Prime Minister.
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav: An initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of independence and the glorious history of its people, culture, and achievements.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister pays tributes to Freedom Fighter,
Shri Pingali Venkayya on his 150th birth
anniversary
प्रव तथ: 02 AUG 2026 8:38PM by PIB Delhi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, paid tributes to freedom fighter, Shri Pingali Venkayya on his
150th birth anniversary.
The Prime Minister remembered Pingali Venkayya for his invaluable role in giving the nation the
Tricolour and said that his efforts continue to inspire people to serve the country with dedication and
patriotic fervour.
Shri Modi said that the Tiranga fills every Indian heart with immense pride and inspires the nation to work
towards nation-building.
The Prime Minister wrote on X;
“Tributes to Pingali Venkayya Ji on his 150th birth anniversary. He is remembered for his invaluable role
in giving our nation the Tricolour. May his efforts always inspire people to serve our country with
dedication and patriotic fervour.
The Tiranga fills every Indian heart with immense pride and inspires us to work towards nation building.”
Tributes to Pingali Venkayya Ji on his 150th birth anniversary. He is remembered
for his invaluable role in giving our nation the Tricolour. May his efforts always
inspire people to serve our country with dedication and patriotic fervour.
The Tiranga fills every Indian heart…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 2, 2026
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