The moment we think of our ‘National Flag’, what we visualize in our minds is a horizontal tricolor of deep saffron (kesari) at the top, white in the middle and dark green at the bottom in equal proportion and in the centre of the white band is a navy-blue wheel which represents the chakra. Undoubtedly, there exists a universal respect and affection, not only amongst the citizens/people, in regard to laws, practices and conventions that apply to the display of the ‘National Flag’, which is now governed by the “Flag Code of India 2002”, namely, an enactment bringing together various laws etc. as regards the act of ‘display of the Flag’. In the recent past, all citizens/members of public, etc. have been permitted to display the ‘Flag’. However, in doing so, what is expected is for the citizens to bear in mind the rules and regulations and the upkeep of our ‘pride’.
NFC RWA (Ashoka Park), on 26.01.2023 organized a ‘flag hoisting ceremony’ to celebrate ‘Republic Day’. Many residents participated in the event and in the words of Mr. Nauriya…… “I had participated in the RWA’s Republic Day function. I was delighted to see that in these times the flag hoisted on behalf of the RWA was just right….”. He further says…… “On my morning walks I see various flags flown or displayed by residents on their houses. Everyone may fly the flag, but flying or displaying it is a solemn responsibility. The flag should first of all match the colours of the National Flag. I find many residents flying or displaying flags in shades which do not match the national colours. Often, the green displayed is pale and with a yellowish tinge, the saffron is not saffron at all, but a strange indistinct colour. Secondly, the flag should not be dirty, faded or shabby looking. Thirdly, it should not be tattered in any respect or tearing, or, unthreading even at the edge. Fourthly, it should not seem as though it is flying at half-mast unless there is a national mourning. Fifthly, it must fly higher than all other flags unless there is an international event. Sixthly, the flag pole must be straight and not be broken or made up of joints untidily put together. Finally, norms for hoisting and lowering the flag must be observed every day. If any of you cannot do each of these things, please do not fly the flag. There is no compulsion to do so….”. Thus, a request to all residents/readers of Samvada to please adhere to the rules and respect the ‘Flag’ if hoisted and flying high in our respective residences/offices.
by Puja Jain (B-498 NFC) 9810627927: NFC RWA (Ashoka Park)
(With inputs from, and, in the words of Anil Nauriya, A-121 NFC)
