Har Ghar Tiranga: NIDF, Chandigarh University
create Guinness World Record for largest human image of waving National Flag
UT Administrator Banwari Lal Purohit,
Union Minister Meenakshi Lekhi among 25,000 people gather for historic event at
Chandigarh Cricket Stadium; 5885 students, dignitaries weave the tricolour formation
Turns out to be a great milestone in Har
Ghar Tiranga campaign, takes campaign to international level
CHANDIGARH: Strengthening Prime Minister Shri
Narendra Modi’s ongoing ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign and taking it to
international level to mark the 75th Independence Day of India, the NID
Foundation and Chandigarh University on Saturday created the Guinness World
Record for formation of ‘World’s Largest Human Image of a Waving National Flag’
when as many as 5885 students from Chandigarh University and other schools and
colleges along with the volunteers of the NID Foundation of the UT and other
dignitaries gathered for the flag formation at Chandigarh Cricket Stadium and
created the history in the heart of the City Beautiful.
Overall,
more than 25,000 people including youth and citizens of Chandigarh filled the
air with patriotism which included Punjab Governor and Chandigarh UT
Administrator Shri Banwarilal Purohit, Union Minister of State for External
Affairs, and Culture Smt Meenakshi Lekhi, NID Chief Patron and Chandigarh
University Chancellor S. Satnam Singh Sandhu, Dharam Pal, Adviser to the
Administrator, Chandigarh UT; Vinay Pratap Singh, Deputy Commissioner
Chandigarh; Sarabjit Kaur, Mayor Chandigarh; Parveer Ranjan, DGP Chandigarh UT,
Prof Himani Sood, Founder NID Foundation and other top officials of the UT
administration.
The event
was aimed at strengthening the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign envisioned by
honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to
mark the 75 years of Independence of country, and take it to international
level via this world record. Besides igniting the spirit of patriotism and
nationalism among the citizens of this great nation, the event will also prove
to be a great milestone in achieving Government of India’s target of unfurling
tricolour atop 20 Crore houses.
The
patriotic fervour and zest was visible in the air as more than 25 thousand
people gathered at the Chandigarh Cricket stadium, where over 5885 young boys
and girls formed World’s Largest Human Image of a Waving National Flag, thus
creating a new Guinness World Record, amidst the loud chants and cheers from
the gathering. Along with the students, Banwarilal Purohit, Smt Meenakshi
Lekhi, S. Satnam Singh Sandhu, Dharam Pal and other dignitaries were also a
part of the flag formation.
Swapnil
Dangarikar, official Guinness World Records Adjudicator, who was present at the
event verified the record. “The previous world record for the largest human
image of a waving national flag achieved by GEMS Education in Abu Dhabi, UAE
has been broken and a new world record has been created by NID Foundation and
Chandigarh University in today’s event,” he confirmed.
UAE had
achieved the record for the largest human image of a waving national flag with 4130
people, in 2017. However, India has broken the record comfortably, said the
official.
Mr
Dangarikar also handed over a copy of the GWR certificate to Punjab Governor
and UT Administrator Shri Banwarilal Purohit and S. Satnam Singh Sandhu, Chief
Patron, NID Foundation, and Chancellor, Chandigarh University and congratulated
them.
Speaking on
the occasion, Shri Banwarilal Purohit said that with the successful creation of
world record formed by Chandigarh University and NID Foundation, Chandigarh has
given a great message to the entire world, on the 75th anniversary of India’s
Independence Day.
“This event
has become even greater than what I had imagined. I extend my heartfelt
congratulation to Chandigarh University Chancellor and NID Foundation Chief
Patron S. Satnam Singh Sandhu whose team has achieved this feat. Not only their
institutions, but they have made the entire Chandigarh and entire country proud,”
said Shri Purohit, who was the chief guest at the event.
“The way
that the NID Foundation and Chandigarh University has been able to bring people
together, celebrating the spirit of patriotism and paying tributes to those who
made supreme sacrifice for country’s freedom, has been absolutely commendable.
This is the first of its kind event in the entire India and I congratulate them
on the success of the event,” said Shri Purohit.
Asking
people to get motivation from the 25000 citizens who attended the event, Shri
Purohit urged them to take a pledge on August 15 to dedicate themselves to the
country and the nation building.
In her
address, Smt Meenakshi Lekhi, Union Minister of State for External Affairs, and
Culture said, “Thousands of our youth gathered here to form the waving image of
our tricolour, there could not be a better view in the entire country than what
we witnessed here today. Congratulations to the NID Foundation, Chandigarh
University and most importantly the students, who made this dream of mine come
true.”
Thanking the
union home ministry for the allowing people to unfurl national flags, Lekhi
said that she was overwhelmed by the respect people have in their hearts for
the tricolour.
“On the 75th
Indepedence Day, I appeal the people to resolve for a even better India, and
pledge that they will contribute in every manner for the next flight of India
to become the Vishwa Guru, in next 25 years,” she said.
Speaking on
the occasion, S. Satnam Singh Sandhu, Chief Patron, NID Foundation, and
Chancellor, Chandigarh University congratulated all the participants and said that
historic formation of the national flag aptly celebrate the spirit of India’s
75th Independence Day under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
“The Tricolour
is a symbol of national pride for the entire country. To honour our national
flag, the Government of India under the able leadership of Honourable Prime
Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji is celebrating Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav in all
over the nation and has started the program of ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ which envisages
inspiring Indians everywhere to hoist the national flag at their home. This
along with the intent to invoke the feeling of patriotism in the hearts of our people
was the motive behind this initiative of NID Foundation and Chandigarh
University,” he said.
“Our
national flag is more than the three colours, but is also a reflection of the
pride of our past, our commitment to the present and our dreams of the future.
Our tricolour is a symbol of India’s unity, integrity and diversity. I am
thankful to Chandigarh Administration for their unwavering support in achieving
this historic feat,” he added.
The joys and
excitements of those in attendance knew no bounds as they breathed in
patriotism. Sharing his thoughts about the event, Sunil Sharma, a student of
Chandigarh University said that he was proud of the fact that his university
organised such a significant event and made a world record. “I am proud that I
am a part of this historic event, celebrating the independence of a land that
has given us a unique identity and associated with proud heritage and values,”
he said.
“This is
a day when we commemorate and pay homage to the courageous sacrifices of our
freedom fighters, who fought hard with a worthy patriotic spirit to get their
home free of British oppression. At 75
year of independence, it's very important that we continue to cherish and
practise the same ideals and values our great countrymen held dear during their
struggle to build an independent India,” said Shahid, another student from the city.
On the
occasion, six NGOs were honoured with Karam Yodha awards for distinguished
social service in their respective fields. These included Harjeet Singh
Sabbarwal for Tera Hi Tera Mission Hospital, Prof (Dr) Surinder Pal Singh
Oberoi for Sarbat Da Bhala NGO, Gurmeet Singh Sodi for Sant Baba Kartar Singh
Ji Bhairon Majra Wala; Asha katoch, MD and CEO for Developing Indigenous
Resources India, Vineet Joshi for Joshi Foundation, and Pooja Bakshi for Woman
and Child Welfare Society. Besides, Youth Icon Awards were presented to eminent
Indian Wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt for his outstanding achievements in Olympics as
well as Indian Actress Isha Rikhi for making the nation proud in the
entertainment industry.
The event
concluded with flag hoisting and singing of the national anthem. The day-long
event also witnessed cultural activities, and a ceremony to acknowledge and
honour the gallant actions and sacrifices of freedom fighters and armed forces
personnel. Awards were also conferred upon people for their exceptional
achievements in the fields of arts, education, sports, medicine, public
affairs, social service and literature.
Apart from
this, a massive digital campaign has also been launched where the NID
Foundation and Chandigarh University will reach out to 1 lakh citizens of
Chandigarh to motivate them to participate in the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign.
Apart from this, patriotic messages will also be sent to 50000 youth of
Chandigarh to give impetus to this campaign.
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