PM Modi pays tribute to Pingali Venkayya on his birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tribute to Pingali Venkayya, the designer of the initial version of the national flag, on his birth anniversary. Venkayya was born on August 2, 1876, in Bhatlapenumarru, Andhra Pradesh.

Taking to platform X, he urged citizens to participate in the “Har Ghar Tiranga” movement by flying the tricolour at their homes from August 9 to 15.

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“Tributes to Pingali Venkayya Ji on his birth anniversary. He is remembered for his role in giving us the Tricolour, which is our pride! Like always, let’s strengthen the #HarGharTiranga movement and fly the Tricolour…,” Modi said.

Pingali Venkayya was a freedom fighter, agriculturist, and educationist who designed the initial version of the Indian National Flag. He presented his design to Mahatma Gandhi in 1921, which featured red and green stripes representing Hindus and Muslims, respectively, and a white stripe added later to represent other communities. Over time, the design evolved, and the flag was officially adopted in its final form on July 22, 1947.

Various leaders, including Chief Ministers of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Rajasthan, paid tribute to Venkayya on his birth anniversary. They remembered him for his significant contribution to India’s independence movement and his role in designing the national flag.

The “Har Ghar Tiranga” movement aims to promote patriotism and national pride by encouraging citizens to fly the Tricolour at their homes. Citizens can upload their selfies or photos with the flag. The initiative is part of the government’s efforts to instill a sense of national unity and pride.