Happy Independence Day!
Now that I am done with the formal greetings, let me get to the point. No, this post is not about how far has the nation come in the past 68 years. Nor this post is a rant on common man's issues. The sights of flags which I have witnessed fluttering on streets and at local chowks have made me pen my thoughts and share it with the virtual world.
It has been a while since I last attended a flag hoisting ceremony. I despise the whole idea of this day, which at the end is just a reason for people to take a day off. This year especially, it is a joy-ride for all the working class people as they got a long weekend to enjoy with their families. I on the other hand went to watch the morning show of Singham Returns at a local multiplex.
On my way back to home, I witness a series of flag posts with flags fluttering; on the streets, in the building compounds, outside shops and balconies of apartments. Well so what's new. On Independence Day, one is bound to witness the tricolour at different locations. Well the flags I am talking about is not the national flag, but flags belonging to either a community or that of local parties.
What bothered me was that on a day when we should celebrate the independence of our country and unity of its citizens, this sight came across as cracks which are widening, creating rifts among the people of India.
As per the Wikipedia page on Flag Of India - When the Indian flag is displayed with non-national flags, including corporate flags and advertising banners, the rules state that if the flags are on separate staffs, the flag of India should be in the middle, or the furthest left from the viewpoint of the onlookers, or at least one flag's breadth higher than the other flags in the group. Its flagpole must be in front of the other poles in the group, but if they are on the same staff, it must be the uppermost flag.
The question that I have in mind is why do citizens, corporates, political or religious organisations have the permission or authority to hoist a flag other than the tricolour on any day, let alone on Independence and Republic Day. I see these different flags not an instrument of one's individuality or ideology, but more like a device used to divide the citizens amongst themselves.
As I write this post, I don't know whether I am right or wrong, just wanted to put my thoughts out there. Can there be a petition to ban hoisting of any flags other than the Indian Flag? This idea might sound extreme and aristocrat, but I think that's the need of the hour. Do share your views on this in the comments section below.
Jai Hind!
Now that I am done with the formal greetings, let me get to the point. No, this post is not about how far has the nation come in the past 68 years. Nor this post is a rant on common man's issues. The sights of flags which I have witnessed fluttering on streets and at local chowks have made me pen my thoughts and share it with the virtual world.
It has been a while since I last attended a flag hoisting ceremony. I despise the whole idea of this day, which at the end is just a reason for people to take a day off. This year especially, it is a joy-ride for all the working class people as they got a long weekend to enjoy with their families. I on the other hand went to watch the morning show of Singham Returns at a local multiplex.
On my way back to home, I witness a series of flag posts with flags fluttering; on the streets, in the building compounds, outside shops and balconies of apartments. Well so what's new. On Independence Day, one is bound to witness the tricolour at different locations. Well the flags I am talking about is not the national flag, but flags belonging to either a community or that of local parties.
What bothered me was that on a day when we should celebrate the independence of our country and unity of its citizens, this sight came across as cracks which are widening, creating rifts among the people of India.
As per the Wikipedia page on Flag Of India - When the Indian flag is displayed with non-national flags, including corporate flags and advertising banners, the rules state that if the flags are on separate staffs, the flag of India should be in the middle, or the furthest left from the viewpoint of the onlookers, or at least one flag's breadth higher than the other flags in the group. Its flagpole must be in front of the other poles in the group, but if they are on the same staff, it must be the uppermost flag.
The question that I have in mind is why do citizens, corporates, political or religious organisations have the permission or authority to hoist a flag other than the tricolour on any day, let alone on Independence and Republic Day. I see these different flags not an instrument of one's individuality or ideology, but more like a device used to divide the citizens amongst themselves.
As I write this post, I don't know whether I am right or wrong, just wanted to put my thoughts out there. Can there be a petition to ban hoisting of any flags other than the Indian Flag? This idea might sound extreme and aristocrat, but I think that's the need of the hour. Do share your views on this in the comments section below.
Jai Hind!
Well written man!
ReplyDelete👍👍 good thoughts hakim
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