# BJP, LG lead Tiranga rally on Dal Lake in Kashmir 2026-08-12T18:18:00+00:00 | Politics | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets The BJP's Srinagar unit held a Tiranga rally on Dal Lake ahead of Independence Day, with Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant-Governor Manoj Sinha leading the yatra on August 12, 2026. Hundreds of locals attended, according to The Hindu. Sinha said the rally sends a clear message that India must always move forward. The event is part of the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign launched in 2022. All 20 districts in J&K also organised rallies. The campaign urges citizens to take a 'Viksit Bharat' pledge and celebrate August 15 with 'aan, baan, shaan'. The BJP's appeal also calls for paying tribute to freedom fighters under the slogan 'Har Ghar Tiranga, Ghar Ghar Tiranga, Har Man Tiranga'. ## Coverage - news.abplive.com - thehindu.com Tags: BJP, Dal Lake, Independence Day, Srinagar, Tiranga rally Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/bjp-srinagar-holds-tiranga-rally-in-dal-lake-ahead-of-august-15/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/bjp-srinagar-holds-tiranga-rally-in-dal-lake-ahead-of-august-15/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.