An appeal by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the people of the country to hoist the Tricolour at their homes ahead of Independence Day resonated across the State, with lakhs of denizens participating in the campaign.
The Tricolour fluttered high on top of apartments, high-rise buildings, offices, residences and government buildings across cities, towns and villages in the State. Many educational institutions also draped the national flag on their buildings.
People from all walks of life took part in the campaign.