New Delhi: BJP MP Varun Gandhi on Wednesday criticised the government for its ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ programme ahead of August 15 alleging that ration card holders are being forced to buy the national flag saying that it will be unfortunate if celebrations of the 75th anniversary of Independence becomes a burden on the poor.
It is "shameful" to extract the price of 'Tiranga', which lives in the heart of every Indian, by snatching the poor's morsel of food, he said in a tweet in Hindi.
The Pilibhit MP also shared a video on Twitter purportedly showing some ration card holders complaining that they were forced to pay Rs 20 and buy the flag. “
“It will be unfortunate if the celebration of the 75th anniversary of Independence becomes a burden on the poor. Ration card holders are being forced to buy Tiranga or denied a share of grains they are entitled to," he wrote along with sharing the video.
As a part of celebration for the 75th anniversary of India’s Independence Day, the central government has urged people to hoist or display the national flag at their home during August 13-15 as part of "Har Ghar Tiranga" programme.
The BJP has been running a campaign to make Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call a big success.
Varun Gandhi had been critical of the government over a host of issues.