Sangh changed his profile picture on social media to the national flag.
New Delhi:
Ahead of Independence Day, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Friday changed the profile picture on her social media accounts to the national flag from the traditional saffron flag.
As the country was celebrating ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ to mark the 75th anniversary of India’s independence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to set ‘Tiranga’ as the profile picture of their social media accounts. between August 2 and 15.
RSS, the political fountain of the ruling BJP, has been criticized by Congress and other Oppositions for its stance on the national flag.
In an apparent reference to RSS, Parliamentary Secretary-General Jairam Ramesh earlier this month asked if the organization that has not flown the national flag at its headquarters in Nagpur for 52 years was complying with the prime minister’s message to bring ‘ tiranga’ becomes zero profile. images of social networking accounts.
On Friday, RSS publicity department co-curator Narender Thakur said Sangh celebrated Independence Day in all of its offices by flying the national flag.
Sangh changed his profile picture on social media to the national flag from his organization’s flag.
He added that RSS workers have actively participated in the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign.
The central government has urged people to hang or fly the national flag from their homes during 13-15 August as part of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ programme.
Earlier, RSS publicity head Sunil Ambekar said such things should not be politicized.
RSS has extended support for ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ and ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ programs. In July, Sangh appealed for the full support and participation of the people and supporters in programs organized by the government, private agencies and Sangh-related organizations, Sunil Ambekar speak.
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