How many ex-legislators, PRI representatives have installed the tricolor at their residences and offices?

How many ex-legislators, PRI representatives have installed the tricolor at their residences and offices?

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POONCH: “Har Ghar Tiranga” annual campaign launched by the Government of India is a much-needed initiative that will instill a sense of patriotism among the citizens. The government has emphasized the raising of the national flag at all government buildings and other establishments, and it’s a welcome step, as this exercise was started a few years ago and has become an annual affair now. This campaign is a source of pride, and the flag symbolizes the aspirations and hopes of the Indian people.

This government directive was largely carried out on the ground. How many former lawmakers, PRI representatives, including DDC and former BDC members, prominent citizens, NGOs, trusts, and others have complied with this campaign on moral grounds?It is important to note that prior to the repeal of Articles 370 and 35-A from J&K, well-known valley-based political parties and their workers were in the habit of always challenging Indian democracy. Powerful leaders from two prominent valley-based political parties always gave sermons against the interests of the country for their political benefit. On some occasions, a few accidental leaders from these political parties for political interest were only seen saying that they were Indian, but they never proved this in their conduct over the years. None of the leaders were seen over the years giving statements and lodging protests against Pakistan, Hurriyat-sponsored anti-national rhetoric in Kashmir, stone-pelting incidents against security personnel, and many similar anti-national acts. Then, on what basis should people brand these few leaders as loyal citizens of the country? The credentials of the majority of political leaders belonging to some valley-based political parties and leaders were well known to all security agencies. Even the public was fully aware of their credentials. Those leaders, who were in the habit of questioning the Indian constitution after the abrogation of Article 370, fought DDC and BDC elections under the Indian constitution, and their double standards were exposed completely before one and all.No government order is necessary for hoisting the tricolor. It’s the moral and ethical responsibility of all Indian citizens to pay the utmost respect to the Tricolour. Elected representatives in all three tiers of governance and former legislators need to set an example for all and must lead from the front by hoisting the Tricolour at their residences and offices to justify the often-used political statement “We are Indian by choice.” However, this annual initiative of the government regarding “Har Ghar Tiranga” is highly appreciable, because if a few political leaders and their supporters are not loyal to the tricolor, then they are not loyal to anybody, and if somebody questions the integrity of such leaders, then those raising eyebrows are absolutely right in their assertion. Because, before the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35-A, many government officers and religious and political leaders branded terrorists as freedom fighters, and this was the best example of working against the nation. The “Har Ghar Tiranga” campaign will instill a sense of patriotism in the hearts of people, and this is a highly appreciable initiative of the Union and J&K governments. In the Poonch district, the campaign, led from front by DC Poonch and SSP Poonch, remained highly successful in every nook and corner of the district.