26th January --

Indian National Flag : On 26th January

The National Flag is a symbol of the Nation's respect and pride.

There is a liberal use of the flag on Independence Day and Republic day.

There is a new trend of selling flags made up of paper and plastic, which is incorrect. With a sense of national pride, people enthusiastically buy such flags but the very next day, we find these flags being trampled upon the road, in dustbins and elsewhere.

In this context, people forget that they are insulting the flag. Often, these flags are burnt along with garbage.

It is the duty of every individual to maintain proper respect of the National Flag.

From this point of view the following do’s & don’ts will prove useful.

Do's and Don'ts

Hoist the Flag at a height in a suitable manner.
Do not let small children use the National Flag as a toy.
Do not use or buy plastic Flags.
Do not use paper Flags to pin up on shirt pockets, etc.
Take care to see that the Flag does not get crumpled.
Do not use the Flag as a banner or for decoration.
Take care to see that the National Flag is not trampled upon or torn.
Do not let the Flag fall on the ground.
Do not join cloth pieces to resemble the National Flag.