Etiquette and Respect for the Tricolor
As India celebrated its 77th Independence Day on August 15, the nation united in the display of the revered National Flag.
From homes and offices to public spaces, the tricolour graced the landscape, embodying the collective aspirations of Indians.
This cherished emblem, a source of immense pride, not only symbolizes the nation’s essence but also carries with it a set of important etiquettes.
The National Flag holds a special place in the hearts of citizens, evoking deep respect.
As the festivities conclude, and the flags are gently lowered, a set of guidelines outlined in the Flag Code of India 2002 ensures that they are treated with the dignity they deserve.
This code serves as a guiding light, directing citizens on the proper methods of storage, disposal, and care for the national symbol. The method of storing the flag is specific and deliberate.
Firstly, the flag is laid flat, and the saffron and green bands are neatly folded, ensuring they remain visible beneath the white band.
The white band is then folded inwards from both sides, revealing only the Ashoka Chakra and a portion of the saffron and green bands.
This meticulous folding ensures that the flag is respectfully stored or carried by hand.
When it comes to a damaged National Flag, adherence to protocol is equally essential.
The Flag Code underscores that a damaged flag should never be discarded carelessly.
Instead, it must be treated with reverence during its disposal. It should be destroyed in private.
Though the preferable method is burning, any other method also can be used, but the dignity of the National Flag must be considered.
This profound act of retiring a damaged flag underscores the respect it commands.
Even during momentous national and cultural events, when paper flags flutter in the hands of enthusiastic participants, the code maintains its significance.
These paper flags, embodying the tricolour’s spirit, should never find their way to the ground upon their use.
Rather, they must be disposed of privately, mirroring the respect due to the National Flag.
As India marks yet another year of freedom, the observance of these flag etiquettes upholds the sanctity and honour that the tricolour symbolizes.
It reminds Indians that the National Flag is not just a piece of cloth but a representation of the nation’s unity, integrity, and sovereignty.
Through meticulous care and adherence to the Flag Code, citizens pay homage to the sacrifices that secured the country’s independence and continue to preserve its spirit for generations to come.
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