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It will be necessary for us Indians

Muslims, Christians, Jews, Parsis,

and all others to whom India

is their home, to recognize a

common flag to live and to die for

- Mahatma Gandhi

INDIAN TRICOLOUR:

NATION’S PRIDE & IDENTITY

he National Flag of a country is not
just a part of its identity but also a
Tsymbol of its freedom. For India, the
flag is a symbol of people’s hope, affection
and strength. The Indian Flag, also known
as the Tricolour (having three colours), also
symbolises truth and peace.
As India is celebrating the Constitution
Day, it becomes even more important to
have a look at the journey of the Indian flag.
The flag was an important weapon in India’s
freedom against the British rule.
The National Flag of India, in its pres- THE INDIAN FLAG
ent form, was adopted by the Constituent
Assembly on July 22, 1947. It served as l The Indian flag is a horizontal tricol-
the National Flag of the Dominion of India or with saffron (kesari) at the top,
between August 15, 1947, and January white in the middle and green at the
26, 1950, and that of the Republic of India bottom in equal proportion. Saffron
thereafter. The Indian National Flag rep- indicates strength and courage,
resents hopes and aspirations of the people white indicates peace and truth
of India. It is a symbol of the national pride. and green is the colour of fertility,
Over the last seven decades, several people growth and auspiciousness of the
including members of armed forces have land.
ungrudgingly laid down their lives to keep l The ratio of width of the flag to its
the Tricolour flying in its full glory. length is two to three.

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