KHONSA, AUG 17:
The nine-day Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyaan 2026 concluded in Tirap district on Sunday with enthusiastic participation from students, officials and the public.
Launched on August 9, the campaign featured a Tiranga Bullet Rally, quiz competitions, group and solo singing competitions based on the national song Vande Mataram, social service activities, observance of Partition Horrors Remembrance Day and celebrations marking the 80th Independence Day.
The campaign was organised by the Tirap district administration in collaboration with the Departments of Art & Culture and Information and Public Relations.
The concluding programme was attended by Tirap Deputy Commissioner Badonlum Tawsik, District Agriculture and Horticulture Officer (DACO) in-charge Bomyir Dirchi, District Information and Public Relations Officer (DIPRO), District Planning Officer (DPO), District Agriculture Officer (DAO), District Veterinary Officer (DVO) and others.
The final day featured singing competitions among school students. In the group category, R.K. Sarada Mission Girls’ School, Khonsa, secured the first prize, followed by Kendriya Vidyalaya, Khonsa, and Government Pinewood Secondary School, Khonsa.
In the solo category, Master Swaraj Deka of Class IX, Assam Rifles Public School, Khonsa, won the first prize. Master Longa Pansa of Class VIII, Government Pinewood Secondary School, secured the second prize, while Master Wangjet Khusia of Class XII, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Khonsa, bagged the third prize.
The competitions were judged by Assistant Commissioner N.L. Naam, Tax and Excise Superintendent Monica Lowang and District Disaster Management Officer Emily Tingkhatra.
Addressing the gathering, Tawsik highlighted the significance of the Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyaan and Vande Mataram as symbols of national pride and unity. He urged students to become responsible and conscientious citizens and encouraged them to understand and imbibe the spirit of Vande Mataram while singing the national song with genuine devotion to the nation.
The successful conclusion of the campaign reflected the spirit of patriotism, unity and public participation across Tirap district. (DIPR)
