Overview
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urged citizens to donate to the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund, which supports war‑disabled personnel, Veer Naris and dependents.
- Vice‑President C. P. Radhakrishnan contributed his entire one month’s salary to the fund and encouraged public participation.
- States led visible observances, including Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel’s contribution, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s unveiling of a flag pin and souvenir, and ceremonies across districts.
- Assam’s Governor led a Guwahati event honoring veterans and Veer Naris, launched ‘Sainik Tujhe Salaam’ home felicitations for the elderly, and urged donations, with additional tributes reported in Tezpur.
- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis launched the 2025 collection drive in Nagpur and said state aid for martyrs’ families has been raised from ₹25 lakh to ₹1 crore, highlighting the fund’s role in welfare, education and medical support.