Today the whole country is celebrating the festival of independence. Today, the tricolor is waving every street, locality, government private institution and on the roofs of the houses. For the last few years, this view has become even more common due to every house tricolor campaign. But after the celebration of Independence Day is over, many people inadvertently treat the national flag which is against his honor. In such a situation, the Ministry of Government and Culture has made it clear that it is not only our responsibility till the tricolor is hoisted, but it is equally important to get it down, collect and protect it. For this, clear rules have been given in the National Flag Code.
Take these precautions while descending the tricolor
1. Always remove the flag slowly and with full respect
2. Never let the flag touch the ground or water
3. After removing it instead of leaving it dirty or folded, bend it well
The right way to fold the tricolor
1. To fold the tricolor, first of all keep the flag hoargental
2. After this, turn the white strip of bend the saffron and green bandage back in this way and the Ashoka Chakra in the middle is seen above.
3. After this, only the chakra is seen above the Ashok Chakra on both sides of the white bandage near the Ashoka Chakra.
4. Now keep the folded flag in a respected place honorably
What not to do
, Keep in mind that you do not do any photo, handwriting or painting on the tricolor
, Apart from this, hoarded or faded flag is considered against the rule
, Do not use flags, curtains, tablesters or decorations
, Keep in mind that the flag of the country is not under any other flag or it is not equal
Punishment for breaking the rules
If a person deliberately insults the tricolor, tear or burn him publicly, then it is a crime under the Prevention of Insult to Nation Honor Act 1971. For this, there can be sentence up to 3 years, fine or both.
Tricolor honor honor of the country
The Ministry of Culture has appealed to the people to take care of its honor not only on August 15 and 26, but also after hoisting and unloading the flag. The tricolor is the pride and glory of our country, so it is the duty of every Indian to maintain its respect.
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