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Independence day special 15th August 2008 |
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National Flag Hoisting
"It will be necessary for us Indians Muslims, Christians Jews, Parsis, and all others to whom India is their home-to recognize a common flag to live and to die for."
-- Mahatma Gandhi
“Under this flag, there is no difference between a prince and a peasant, between the rich and the poor, between man and women."
-- Mrs. Sarojini Naidu
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Preamble of the Flag Code
of India says that: "The significance of the colours and the chakra in the National
Flag was amply described by Dr. S. Radhakrishnan in the Constituent Assembly which
unanimously adopted the National Flag. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan explained -
"Bhagwa or the
saffron colour denotes renunciation of disinterestedness. Our leaders must be indifferent
to material gains and dedicate themselves to their work."
"The white in the centre is light, the path of truth
to guide our conduct."
"The green shows
our relation to soil, our relation to the plant life here on which all other life
depends."
"The Ashoka Wheel in the centre of the white is
the wheel of the law of dharma. Truth or satya, dharma or virtue ought to be the
controlling principles of those who work under this flag. Again, the wheel denotes
motion. There is death in stagnation. There is life in movement. India should no
more resist change, it must move and go forward. The wheel represents the dynamism
of a peaceful change."
With all these things the width and length of the
Tricolor is supposed to be in the proportion of 2 to 3. The design of the Tricolor
has been adopted by the constitutional Assembly of India on 22nd July, 1947 and
was designed by Pingali Venkayyaand.
Prime Minister of India hoists the flag and pays his homage
to the freedom fighters and addresses the Nation. Children are brimming with enthusiasm
on this day. Early in the morning, they attend the flag hoisting ceremony in their
schools. They sing patriotic songs and present skits and dramas based on the freedom
struggle.
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Flag Code:
On 26th January 2002, the flag code was changed. After
52 years, the citizens of India are free to fly the Indian flag over their homes,
offices and factories on any day. Now Indians can proudly display the national flag
any where and any time.
There are some rules and regulations upon how to fly the flag, based on the 26 January
2002 legislation. These include the following:
The Do's:
1. The National Flag may be hoisted in educational institutions
(schools, colleges, sports camps, scout camps, etc.) to inspire respect for the
Flag. An oath of allegiance has been included in the flag hoisting in schools.
2. A member of public, a private organization or an educational institution may
hoist/display the National Flag on all days and occasions, ceremonial or otherwise
consistent with the dignity and honour of the National Flag.
3. Section 2 of the new code accepts the right of all private citizens to fly the
flag on their premises.
The Don'ts:
1. The flag cannot be used for communal gains, drapery,
or clothes. As far as possible, it should be flown from sunrise to sunset, irrespective
of the weather.
2. The flag cannot be intentionally allowed to touch the ground or the floor or
trail in water. It cannot be draped over the hood, top, and sides or back of vehicles,
trains, boats or aircraft.
3. No other flag or bunting can be placed higher than the flag. Also, no object,
including flowers or garlands or emblems can be placed on or above the flag. The
tricolour cannot be used as a festoon, rosette or bunting.
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Patriotic SMS
Patriotic Quotes
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