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 Run for the Tiranga

In a personal quest to promote the Indian Tricolour – the Tiranga - Khalid Qureshi, a Mumbai resident, aged 40 years, will be running from Mumbai (Gateway of India) to New Delhi (India Gate) starting from January 26, 2012, carrying the Tiranga in hand, and covering a distance of over 1,900 km.  

His initiative ‘I Love My Tiranga’ has been started with a mission to have a ‘Tiranga in Every Home’. 

Khalid’s question to all Indians is “Why is it that our flag is unfurled only when we win at cricket, or on national days, or during anti-corruption rallies? We should be proud to display it every day and not just wait for an occasion! We have all the luxuries and necessities at home but not Tiranga”

Two years ago, Khalid, a ticket checker with the Western Railways conceived a bold vision, to popularize a cause very dear to his heart. One day while he was discussing his and his family’s achievements and trophies at home, he realized that they had everything at home except a Tiranga. He decided to run carrying the Tiranga, to encourage, inspire and enthuse every Indian (as well as religious and educational institutions), to love the Tiranga, and proudly display it every day.

As a representation of love and respect for our country, Indian Flag can be hoisted in every house. Tiranga stands for our Indian Culture, Charms, Truth, and Simplicity of our Country, Power, Unity and Energy. These values have to be inculcated in every child, youth and individual in India. Keeping Tiranga at home will build in character of every Indian.

Khalid will be running around 30 km everyday and en route to New Delhi, he will be running in 10 cities / towns. The total distance of 1,900 km will be covered within 80 days. He is the first Indian to take up this ‘Run for the Tiranga’.

This initiative needs support from people from varied field of interests. It is to be noted that this is a non-profit initiative of Khalid Qureshi though would be requiring various resources and support from volunteers to complete this run to New Delhi.

We are looking for volunteers to support Khalid on this route to New Delhi. He would require accommodation, food, medical support, support vehicle and its maintenance during the run at various locations.

Join Khalid to promote ‘Tiranga in Every Home’.

Contact

Mayuri Mistry 9987145825

Bipin Jadhav 9821075126

Khalid Qureshi 9867609953

ilovemytiranga@gmail.com

www.ilovemytiranga.com