Bhopal, Aug. 13 -- Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday hoisted the tricolour at his Madhya Pradesh residence as part of 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign ahead of Independence Day.

He also urged people to hoist the national flag at their residences.

"The Indian flag is our country's pride. Lakhs of people fought during the freedom struggle. They have sacrificed so much for the freedom of the nation. Let's celebrate the day with fervour. Today, I have hoisted the tricolour at my residence with my family. Everyone should hoist the tricolour at their homes. Jhanda ucha rahe humara, vijay vishwa tiranga pyara, iski shaan na jaane paye, chahiye jaan bhale hi jaye," he added.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, along with his wife Sonal S...