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77th Independence Day Of India: Here’s Everything You Need To Know About The Indian Flag Code

In anticipation of Independence Day 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called upon the populace to share pictures featuring the Indian tricolor flag on harghartiranga.com as part of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ initiative, spanning from the 13th to the 15th of August.
“The Tiranga symbolises the spirit of freedom and national unity. Every Indian has an emotional connect with the Tricolour and it inspires us to work harder to further national progress,” PM Modi tweeted.
Tuesday, August 15, 2023, will mark the observance of the 77th Independence Day.
During this occasion, individuals will raise the National flag at their residences, businesses, neighborhoods, and workplaces.
As we commemorate this significant national event, it is equally crucial to acquaint ourselves with the ‘Flag Code of India 2002’.
Flag Code of India
The raising, utilisation, and exhibition of the Indian National Flag are regulated by the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971, and the Flag Code of India, 2002. The Flag Code of India came into force on January 26, 2002. As detailed by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), the following are notable aspects of the Flag Code of India, 2002.
Key Points of the Flag Code of India, 2002
The Flag Code of India, 2002 underwent an amendment through an Order issued on December 30, 2021, permitting the use of National Flags crafted from polyester or produced by machines. Presently, the National Flag can be fashioned from hand-spun, hand-woven, or machine-made materials like cotton, polyester, wool, or silk khadi bunting. Members of the public, private organizations, and educational institutions are permitted to hoist and display the National Flag on all occasions, be they ceremonial or otherwise, as long as it upholds the respect and honor befitting the National Flag.
Further amendments were introduced to the Flag Code of India, 2002 by an Order dated July 19, 2022. The clause (xi) of paragraph 2.2 of Part-II of the Flag Code was substituted with the subsequent clause: (xi) “where the Flag is displayed openly or exhibited on a public residence, it may be flown continuously, day and night.”
The National Flag’s shape is required to be rectangular. While its dimensions can vary, the proportion of the length to the height (width) must always be 3:2. When displayed, the National Flag is to be given a place of prominence and distinction. A damaged or untidy flag should not be exhibited. It is also not appropriate to fly the National Flag on the same mast alongside any other flag or flags.
The National Flag should not be attached to vehicles, with the exception of dignitaries mentioned in Section IX of Part III of the Flag Code, which includes individuals like the President, Vice-President, Prime Minister, and Governors. No other flag or bunting should be positioned higher, above, or side by side with the National Flag.
Maharashtra
Abu Asim’s letter to the state chief minister and DGP, threatening Nanded Muslims not to sacrifice, demanding action against miscreants to ensure peace

In Nanded, Maharashtra, Bajrang Dal goons have threatened Muslims with weapons in the area so that Muslims do not sacrifice on Eid-ul-Adha, which is a threat to the state’s atmosphere and there is also a fear of communal violence. In such a situation, the police and administration should take strict action to maintain law and order and curb the miscreants because terrorism by Bajrang Dal goons is on the rise here.
To ensure law and order in the Degulur taluka of Dharmabad district of Nanded district of the state, state Chief Minister and Police Chief DGP have been demanded by MLA and Samajwadi Party leader Abu Asim Azmi to take action against sectarians and miscreants. Azmi has made a serious allegation that Bajrang Dal workers are patrolling the Dharmabad area with weapons and are threatening Muslims and trying to intimidate and spoil the atmosphere so that they do not sacrifice on Eid-ul-Adha, and Hindu extremists have warned Muslims not to sacrifice. Abu Asim Azmi has also sent a letter to the Chief Minister and DGP, demanding immediate intervention from the administration in this matter.
He has said in the letter that a local from Dharmaabad, Sheikh Lal Ahmed, has informed him about the mischief of the miscreants. He has alleged that the miscreants of Bajrang Dal are instructing not to offer sacrifices on Eid-ul-Adha and are also threatening Muslims. He said that the terrorism of Bajrang Dal and RSS should be banned and action should be taken against those who spoil the environment so that peace and security is maintained in Dharmaabad on Eid-ul-Adha. Azmi has appealed that strict police security arrangements be made in Dharmaabad on Eid-ul-Adha so that social harmony is maintained and Muslims can celebrate their festival peacefully.
Maharashtra
Animal markets will remain open for sacrifice, Gauseva Aayog withdraws controversial order

Mumbai: The Mumbai GauSeva Ayog has withdrawn its controversial order to keep cattle markets closed from June 3 to June 8 until Eid-ul-Adha. It has only said that it should be ensured that there is no slaughter of prohibited animals during the sacrifice. After a meeting of Muslim representatives along with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the Chief Minister had issued an order to withdraw the circular, after which the Gau Seva Ayog has withdrawn its controversial circular and order. This circular had said that animal markets in all districts of the state should be closed till June 8 to prohibit cow slaughter on Eid-ul-Adha. Muslims opposed this and during the meeting of Muslim representatives, the Chief Minister had announced the withdrawal of this order. Therefore, the GauSeva Ayog has officially withdrawn the circular and instead issued a new circular, which has lifted the ban on animal markets. Along with this, strict implementation of the cow slaughter law has also been demanded.
The state government is responsible for implementing the cow slaughter law and the police and administration are ready for it, but after the GauSeva Aayog issued such a controversial circular, Samajwadi Party leader and MLA Rais Sheikh had declared it illegal and said that the circular issued is completely illegal and controversial, while the Aayog has no authority to issue orders, it can only make recommendations. In such a situation, after the order of the Chief Minister, now animal markets will continue during the sacrifice period and there is no ban on the market of buffaloes including goats, therefore Muslims have been appealed not to pay attention to rumors.
Deonar Slaughterhouse General Manager Kaleem Pathan also said that the Deonar Goat Market will continue and the order issued by the Gau Seva Aayog has been withdrawn, so the public should not pay attention to rumors about the Deonar Goat Market. He said that along with the facilities in the Goat Market in Deonar, arrangements have been made for the convenience of buyers. Along with stalls, other facilities are also available here. He said that more than 150,000 goats have arrived in the Deonar Goat Market and along with this, more than 80,000 goats are left.
Maharashtra
Rain started in Mumbai

Mumbai: Heavy rains have been continuing in Mumbai since last night. Mumbai city has recorded 20.93 mm of rain, East 23.40 mm and West 20.10 mm of rain. Despite the rain continuing in the city and suburbs, life is normal. Train and bus services are normal. Due to rain in the city, there have also been complaints of water accumulation on the roads due to lack of cleaning of drains in low-lying areas. According to BMC, rain will continue in the city and the rain will be intermittent. Therefore, BMC has claimed to make all the arrangements, but due to lack of repair of roads in the city, citizens are facing a lot of problems.
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