Executive Summary
On August 12, 2026, Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan flagged off the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga Bike Rally 2026’ at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, to commemorate 150 years of the national song Vande Mataram. The rally, attended by numerous Union Ministers and Members of Parliament, serves as a patriotic precursor to Independence Day. Citizens are encouraged to actively participate by hoisting the National Flag at their homes and workplaces between August 9 and 17, 2026.
Key Points / Main Content
Event Significance and Dedication
The rally is a central part of the 'Har Ghar Tiranga 2026' campaign.
It is specifically dedicated to the national song Vande Mataram, penned by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, celebrating its 150-year legacy.
The Vice-President emphasized that the rally symbolizes the transition from the struggle for independence to the modern mission of achieving 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047.
Participation and Logistics
The event saw a high-profile presence of Union Cabinet Ministers and Members of Parliament.
Over 350 bikers from the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), including the CRPF, BSF, and Assam Rifles, participated.
The rally included over 50 special biker groups and significant participation from women bikers.
National Objectives
The campaign aims to bind the nation together using the Tiranga as a symbol of independence and unity.
Leaders highlighted that these 'Tiranga yatras' were envisioned to foster a spirit of patriotism that continues beyond the immediate celebrations.
The initiative aligns with the "Amrit Kaal" goals set by the Prime Minister to transform India into a developed nation.
Impact Analysis
Citizens of IndiaImpact
Citizens are the primary target of the nationalistic outreach, intended to feel a renewed sense of patriotism and connection to the national song and flag.
Action Required
Hoist the National Flag at their homes and workplaces between August 9 and August 17, 2026.
Members of Parliament and State RepresentativesImpact
These stakeholders are positioned as leaders and mobilizers for the campaign at the local and state levels.
Action Required
Actively promote the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign within their respective constituencies, states, and local streets.
Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and Biker GroupsImpact
They serve as the visible face of the rally, demonstrating discipline, unity, and national pride through organized participation.
Action Required
Provide personnel and resources to conduct the rally and maintain the momentum of the "Tiranga yatras."
Key Entities Referenced
Har Ghar Tiranga 2026: A nationwide patriotic campaign and initiative encouraging citizens to hoist the National Flag at their homes and workplaces to celebrate national unity.
Viksit Bharat by 2047: The strategic national vision and policy goal set by the Prime Minister to transform India into a developed nation by the centenary of its independence.
Ministry of Culture: The primary Union Ministry responsible for organizing the bike rally and overseeing the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign.
Vande Mataram: The National Song of India, penned by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay; the 2026 bike rally was specifically dedicated to commemorating its 150th year.
Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi: The central location and venue where the Vice-President flagged off the grand Tiranga Bike Rally 2026.
Ministry of Culture
Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan flags off
‘Har Ghar Tiranga Bike Rally 2026’ dedicated to
National Song Vande Mataram, today at Bharat
Mandapam, New Delhi
Union Ministers and Members of Parliament join the patriotic
bike rally at Delhi
प्रव तथ: 12 AUG 2026 2:38PM by PIB Delhi
A grand Tiranga Bike Rally 2026 was flagged off from Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, today as part of the
ongoing Har Ghar Tiranga 2026, dedicated to the National Song Vande Mataram. Vice-President of
India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, flagged off the rally in the presence of Union Cabinet Ministers including
Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, Shri Kiren Rijiju, Union
Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Union Minister of Minority Affairs; Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Union
Minister of Coal and Mines; Dr. Virendra Kumar, Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment; Dr.
Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth
Sciences and Union Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office; Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan
Singh, Union Minister of Panchayati Raj and Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and
Dairying; Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Smt. Nimuben
Bambhaniya; Shri Rao Inderjit Singh, Union Minister of state for Culture and Union Minister of state
(Independent Charge) of Statistics, Programme Implementation and Planning; Shri V. Somanna, Union
Minister of State in the Ministry of Railways; and Union Ministers of State for Home Affairs, Shri Bandi
Sanjay Kumar and Shri Nityanand Rai and several Members of Parliament.While addressing the gathering Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan expressed deep emotion on the
historic occasion of commemorating 150 years of Vande Mataram. He stated that these two immortal
words had awakened a burning spirit of patriotism in the hearts and minds of Indians during the struggle
to free the Motherland from British colonial rule. He observed that no other expression had captured the
awakening of a nation with such power and resonance. Recalling that Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
had penned these immortal words, he said that they gave voice to the very soul of the nation.
Vice-President further highlighted that while people had once marched for the independence of the nation,
India was now witnessing a confident and resurgent Bharat marching towards the mission set by the Prime
Minister for the Viksit Bharat by 2047. He urged everyone to carry this spirit forward by activelypromoting the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign in their respective constituencies, states, streets and homes. He
concluded by emphasising that as the wheels began to turn, the journey should not end with the rally, and
that the spirit of Vande Mataram should remain alive beyond the celebration.
Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, in his welcome address stated
that the gathering was not merely for a bike rally, but was an expression of respect and support for the
Tiranga, the symbol of India’s independence and an emblem that binds the nation together in one thread.
He recalled that nearly five years ago, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had set before the nation the
goal of making India a developed nation by 2047. He further noted that even before the beginning of the
Amrit Kaal of independence, the Prime Minister had envisioned such Tiranga yatras across the country.
The rally also witnessed enthusiastic participation from over 350 CAPF bikers which included CRPF,
BSF, Assam Riffles among other. Over 50 Special biker groups and women bikers also participated in the
rally.As part of the ongoing Har Ghar Tiranga 2026 campaign, dedicated to the spirit of national song Vande
Mataram, citizens are encouraged to hoist the National Flag at their homes and workplaces between 9 and
17 August and actively participate in this nationwide celebration of patriotism and national unity.
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M Annadurai
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