Prime Minister pays tributes to Freedom Fighter, Shri Pingali Venkayya on his 150th birth anniversary

On 2 August 2026, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi paid tribute to freedom‑fighter Shri Pingali Venkayya on the occasion of his 150th birth anniversary. The Prime Minister highlighted Venkayya’s "invaluable role in giving the nation the Tricolour" and stated that the Tiranga "fills every Indian heart with immense pride" and inspires dedication to nation‑building. The remarks were posted on the Prime Minister’s X account, reiterating the same message about Venkayya’s legacy and the patriotic fervour the national flag evokes.