New Delhi (India), August 14: While a week remains until the grand celebrations of the 76th Independence Day engulf the entire nation, individuals hailing from Delhi have already begun their festivities. These notable personalities are enthusiastically partaking in the recently announced ‘Meri Mati Mera Desh’ campaign initiated by the honourable Prime Minister, Narendra Modi.
The campaign is generating widespread enthusiasm as it urges citizens to bring the Tiranga—the tricolour flag—into their homes and raise it high in honour of India’s 76th year of freedom. This collective action symbolizes a personal connection with the Tiranga and signifies our unwavering commitment to nation-building.
Some of the Delhi-based Personalities who took part in the campaign are Mr. Harish Singla, CSMForever Living Products (India), and Mr. Anupam Bansal, Executive Director Retail Liberty Shoes, Rrajesh Bakshi, Founder & CEO COAL Clean Beauty; Ashish Satyavrat Sahu founder, Johargram, an indigenous brand deeply interwoven with Jharkhand’s cultural tapestry, Celebrity Chef and historianGunjan Goela, Choreographer Liza Varma, Wildlife PhotographerSunil Gadhoke to name a few
Expressing his sentiments,Mr. Harish Singla, CSM Forever Living Products (India), remarked, “Our motherland fills us with immense pride, and the tricolour represents not just a flag, but the very essence of our Indian identity. At Forever Living Products (India), we continually strive to uphold these values. On the occasion of 76th Independence Day, we would be celebrating the same at all our sales offices across the country.”
Anupam Bansal, Executive Director of Retail Liberty Shoes, said, “Proud to be born in the motherland, this tricolour isn’t just our flag. It is the symbol of our spirit as Indians. This is why we at Liberty Shoes always focus towards keeping the centuries-old crafts and traditions of our glorious nation alive and sustained. On this 76th Anniversary of our nation’s independence, let’s come together and take a pledge to look forward to a sustainable tomorrow”
Ashish Satyavrat Sahu, founder of Johragramsaid“As we hoist the tricolour, we must also pause to consider the ideals and guiding tenets of our independence movement: inclusion, diversity and unity. To develop a more powerful and affluent India, individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, and religions have come together in our nation as it stands today. India has flourished a lot and needs to do a lot more. Handicrafts were a source of inspiration during the freedom struggle too.
By using hand-crafted items, it gives a sense of being rooted, privileged, proud and elegant. Youth nowadays are progressively moving to get freedom from the conventional thought of wearing internationally branded clothes only and gradually shifting towards their culture and values by investing more in handicrafts.
Celebrity Chef Gunjan GoelaSaid “Freedom from Hunger. One of the important aspects of our life is Food. The irony of our country is that India is the world’s second-largest producer of wheat, yet we rank 107th out of 121 countries GHI 2022, thereby entering into a level of hunger which is serious. In my opinion, we should all be conscious of these facts and strive towards sustainability and eradication of hunger. The future of the country lies in plentiful food converting in good health”
Choreographer Liza Varma said, “I have been fortunate to have been born in a free India thanks to the sacrifices and efforts of our forefathers. Today as we celebrate our 76th Independence Day, I stand proud as a citizen of the world’s largest democracy, which is on the threshold of becoming a superpower in many fields. I feel the mindset which needs improvement and freedom from is our attitude towards gender equality, communal biasis, religious discrimination, casteism and poor civic sense.”
Rrajesh Bakshi, Founder & CEO of COAL Clean Beauty, said, “Discover the freedom to be you. Liberate your skin from harmful chemicals, toxins, parabens, synthetic fragrances or what takes it away from experiencing the goodness of nature. Embrace the purity of natural skincare. Align with the spirit of freedom by making conscious choices for your skin’s well-being.”
Wildlife Photographer Sunil Gadhoke said, “The Tiger’s legacy is interwoven deeply into the very fabric of our existence. Historically having roamed our lands, the majestic tiger is the most iconic symbol of our forests. Indiscriminately hunted for attributes like pelt, claws, teeth and body parts, mankind brought this mystical creature to the brink of existence.
However, the story of its resurgence and rescue stands as one of the most difficult and successful projects that every Indian can rightfully take pride in. Beyond being our National Animal, India commands the title of the “Land of the Tiger,” being the ultimate sanctuary and one of the last remaining bastions for its survival.
In safeguarding the Tiger and its vital habitat, we extend our protection to the very planet we inhabit, shielding it from the perils of climate change and global warming while ensuring biodiversity and water security.”
