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History of Indian flag:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Before independence, on 7 August 1906, the first flag was hoisted at Parsi Bagan Chowk, Kolkata, which at that time was called the national flag by the revolutionaries. The flag had green, yellow and red stripes. Where the lotus flower was on the green stripe, Vande Mataram on the middle yellow color and the moon and sun were made on the red color.<\/p>\n

Second flag hoisted in Paris<\/strong>
\nThe second flag was hoisted in Paris, although historians differ about its timing. Some say that it was hoisted by Madame Cama and her companions in 1907, while some say that this incident happened in 1905. This flag was also the same color as before, but the design was changed, it had only one lotus and seven stars on the upper strip, which represent the Saptarishi. This flag was also displayed at the Socialist Conference held in Berlin.<\/p>\n

Third flag:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The third flag was hoisted by
\nDr. Annie Besant and Lokmanya Tilak in 1917 during the Home Rule Movement. This flag had 5 red and 4 green horizontal stripes. It also had seven stars in the orientation of the Saptarishi, the Union Jack on the left and upper edge, a white crescent moon and star in one corner.<\/p>\n

\u2022Fourth flag hoisted in All India Congress Committee<\/strong>
\nA young man in Andhra Pradesh hoisted the fourth flag in the session of the All India Congress Committee and handed it over to Gandhiji. This program was done in the year 1921 in what is now Vijayawada. This flag was made in red and green colors, in which the two major communities of the country i.e. Hindus and Muslims were represented. After seeing the flag, on Gandhiji’s suggestion, a white stripe and a moving spinning wheel were added to represent the rest of the community.<\/p>\n

\u2022Sixth Tricolour Indian flag
\n<\/strong>The tricolor was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 22 July 1947 as the national flag of an independent India. Only one change was made in this, Dharma Chakra Ashoka was replaced by Charkha. From then till today, the form of our beloved tricolor is the same.<\/p>\n

The Tricolour \u2013 Our Pride<\/strong><\/p>\n

August 15 and January 26. The tricolour<\/a> is flying high and patriotic songs are playing in every street, every school. And then, when we hear these words sung “…Ye Shubh Din Hai Hum Sab Ka, Lehralo Tiranga Pyara…<\/em>” there is hardly anyone whose eyes are not moist with glistening tears of patriotism.<\/p>\n

The Indian national flag, the Tricolour or Tiranga, is one of the most prized national symbols for an Indian. The Constitution says, \u201cThe Indian National flag represents the hopes and aspirations of the people of India\u201d. It is under this flag that Indians rallied during the freedom struggle and it is to preserve the honour and glory of this flag that thousands (including members of the armed forces) have laid down their lives.<\/p>\n

Understanding The Flag Code<\/strong><\/p>\n

On special days such as the Republic Day<\/a> or the Independence Day<\/a>, every Indian would like to fly the national flag at his\/ her home, school, or workplace. In 2004, the Supreme Court ruled that the \u201cright to fly the national flag freely with respect and dignity is a fundamental right of a citizen within the meaning of Article 19(1) (a) of the Constitution of India, being an expression and manifestation of his allegiance and feelings and sentiments of pride for the nation<\/em>\u201d.<\/p>\n

So, before we go ahead and exercise this fundamental right, let us take a look at the Flag Code that defines the rules of flying the tricolor and ensures that the flag\u2019s dignity and honour are maintained.<\/p>\n

The Flag Code of India is a set of standards governing the use of the Indian flag in different contexts and was created in 1968. It was later updated in 2002 and 2008. In 2002, India\u2019s Flag Code was merged with Provisions of the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950, and the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Act, 2005.<\/p>\n

Part I of the Flag Code<\/strong><\/p>\n

Part I of the Flag Code deals with the description and dimensions of a standard flag.<\/p>\n