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

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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.

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10 arrested in communal violence at Dandoshi, FIR registered after drugs recovered from accused’s house

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Mumbai: Dandoshi Police has so far arrested 10 accused in the violence between two communities over the playing of Lord Ram songs at Santosh Nagar Market under the jurisdiction of Dandoshi police station in Malad East, Mumbai. On the demand of Bajrang Dal, BMC Bulldozers yesterday raided the house of the main accused and razed the house to the ground. During the raid, a packet of drugs was recovered from the accused’s house. Dandoshi police has registered a separate FIR, which is under investigation. According to police information, a Devi program was organized by South Indian in Santosh Nagar area. There was a scuffle between the two groups. The situation is currently under control. The police have registered a case under sections 109, 118 (1), 351 (3), 352, and 189 (1) of the IPC. A case has been registered under Sections 189(2), 189(3), 191(1), 191(2), 191(3), Section 37(1) of the Arms Act and Section 135 of the Maharashtra Police Act.

During the incident, the Mumbai Dandoshi Police resorted to lathicharge, resulting in serious injuries to three persons who have been admitted to the Trauma Care Hospital.

During the bulldozer operation at the accused’s house, thousands of people from Bajrang Dal and Hindu organisations raised slogans, chanted Hanuman Chalisa and performed Hanuman Aarti. Former BJP MP Kirat Soumya reached Santosh Nagar and participated in the Hanuman Aarti. Kirat Soumya has questioned the police action. Currently, the Mumbai Police has turned the entire area into a cantonment. Kret Soumya has said that until strict action is taken in this matter, they will continue their protest against it. Mumbai Police DCP Mahesh Chamte said that the accused have been arrested and a search is on for more people involved in the matter. So far, 10 accused have been arrested and a case of rioting has been registered against them.

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Abu Asim Azmi demands to start new bus service from Mankhurd to Kalina Vidyapeeth

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Mumbai: Hundreds of poor and needy students of Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar constituency are studying in the Kalina campus of Mumbai University. Only, or the lack of BEST buses for the transportation of students, the transportation tickets are high. Taking this issue seriously, Samajwadi Party state president and MLA Abu Asim Azmi has written a letter to the chairman of the ‘BEST’ committee and demanded the start of a new bus service. Azmi said in his letter that due to the non-availability of buses for timely travel, students have to travel urgently between 10 am and 12 pm and 5 pm to 6 pm, but despite this, the students have to wait. Due to which the students suffer academically and they have to endure physical and mental trauma. He has requested the administration to provide a new bus service from the new bus stand located on 90 feet road to Kalina Vidyapeeth and provide more buses at the right time.

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Mumbai: Two arrested for involvement in online terrorist group ‘Soldiers of Khilafat’

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Mumbai: Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and Delhi Special Cell have claimed to have arrested two Muslim youths on charges of involvement in terrorist activities during raids in Thane and Mumbai. They have been identified as 18-year-old Hammad Siddiqui, a resident of Kurla, and 32-year-old Musaib Ahmed alias Iftahar Ahmed alias Kalam Sonu, a resident of Kalyan. An electric gazette has also been recovered from both of them and their mobile phones have also been seized. The ATS claimed that a raid was conducted in the early hours of April 3, during which this arrest was made. Along with this, Yasir Muslim Khan was taken into custody from the police station and the house of a 15-year-old minor from Kandivali was also searched. During this, items were also seized from their houses. The ATS said that the Delhi Special Cell has summoned both of them for questioning. In this case, the Delhi Special Cell and the ATS are further investigating to see who else was in their contact. Not only were they active on social media, they were also associated with a group called Caliphate Soldiers. There is a fear of more arrests in this case. Along with this, there has been a sensation after the ATS operation. Many such youths are now on the radar of the ATS who are suspected of belonging to terrorist groups and are in contact with these organizations. It is said that Jaish-e-Mohammed and ISIS have started misleading propaganda and misleading the youth on social media. In such a situation, the ATS has appealed to the youth to avoid such extremist groups.

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