NEW DELHI : In what is seen as an attack on the Opposition over the Hindenburg issue, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday claimed that the country is “moving at nuclear speed” but some people who are “unable to digest it” want to “create obstacles, and Some people are unable to digest this; they want to create obstacles, bring instability.
They are thinking that if India continues to grow at this pace, then it will certainly become Vishwa Guru. The Vice President did not mention the Opposition or Hindenburg directly in his address but said India is no longer a nation with a potential or a promise but a nation on the rise as never before.
The ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign shows the country’s commitment towards ‘Viksit Bharat’ and indicates that this century is “India’s century”, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Tuesday. In his address at an event here before flagging off a ‘Tiranga Bike Rally’ from the Bharat Mandapam.The campaign shows “our commitment towards ‘Viksit Bharat’ and indicates that this century is India’s century”, he said.
The bike rally, which started from the Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, ends at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, passing through India Gate. The third edition of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign is being celebrated from August 9 to 15 to mark the 78th Independence Day. The campaign was started under the banner of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav in 2022 and it has grown into a people’s movement, Shekhawat said.
Addressing citizens prior to flagging off the Har Ghar Tiranga bike rally from Bharat Mandapam today, the Vice-President said, “Some people are unable to digest the rapid pace of our development. They want to create obstacles, to bring instability.”Recognising the symbolic significance of the tricolor, he urged citizens to draw inspiration from it to unite against adversarial forces and appealed to all fellow citizens to keep the interest of the nation paramount in all situations.
Underscoring the significance of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign, launched in 2021, Dhankhar expressed that the initiative is aimed at awakening a deep sense of patriotism and national pride among all Indians, fostering a spirit of unity. He also made note of the evolution of the campaign into a ‘jan andolan’ today.,Illuminating the profound significance of the Indian tricolour, the Vice-President stressed that the tricolour is more than just a flag- it is a symbol of our sovereignty and collective identity.
Emphasizing that Indian identity is in our blood, the Vice President affirmed that challenging our Indian identity is akin to challenging our existence. He exhorted the masses to always uphold the honor, respect, and pride of the tricolor. Underlining the legacy of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in our struggle for independence, Shri Dhankhar highlighted Netaji’s act of hoisting the Indian flag on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on December 30, 1943, marking a historic defiance against British rule. He expressed that Netaji’s legacy continues to be celebrated annually on Parakram Diwas and is immortalised by the statue at Kartavya Path.
Dhankhar lauded the nation’s efforts to honor the heroes of India’s freedom struggle during the ongoing ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ celebrations. “We remember every personality, who contributed to our freedom struggle, and every corner of the country has recognized and honoured them, including prominent figures like Birsa Munda Ji, who made significant sacrifices at a young age for the nation,” he said.
Highlighting India’s transformative journey on the global stage and its unwavering commitment to peace and progress, Shri Dhankhar noted that foreign institutions now view India as a shining example, demonstrating the nation’s rapid economic growth and global influence. He emphasized that India is no longer just a country with potential and possibilities but a nation on the rise as never before. “Our rise is unstoppable, and our rise will make us a developed nation by 2047,” he said.
Waving off the Rally, Shri Dhankhar asserted, “The wave of my green flag is not just a signal to set in motion this Tiranga bike rally. It signals the start of an integral facet of our marathon march towards the vision of Viksit Bharat at the centenary of our independence”!  Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister of Tourism & Culture; Shri Kiren Rijiju, Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs; Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports; Shri Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, Union Minister of Civil Aviation, and other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.

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