Kolkata, Aug. 7 -- West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has announced that the state government will be participating in the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign for the first time, with the distribution of 70 lakh national flags across the state.

The Chief Minister announced the initiative on Thursday, saying that the state intends to hold a massive patriotic demonstration in the heart of Kolkata.

"The government has issued a circular outlining the measures to be taken based on guidelines received from the Central Government. This program will be implemented across all sectors--from government offices to educational institutions--in strict adherence to the Centre's guidelines. The West Bengal government is participating in the 'Har Ghar ...