Bengaluru: With the 79th Independence Day approaching, members of the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti submitted a formal petition to the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Bengaluru urging a strict ban on the sale of plastic national flags and strict action against those violating the Indian Flag Code.
The petitioners highlighted that while the tricolour (Tiranga) is hoisted with patriotic pride in homes, schools, and institutions across the nation on August 15, a concerning trend emerges — small plastic or paper flags are often found discarded on roads, in drains, and garbage bins, amounting to blatant disrespect of the national symbol. Since plastic does not degrade easily, these flags remain exposed and dishonoured for several days.
The Samiti stressed that such practices are not just morally offensive but are also in direct violation of the Flag Code of India, and demanded action against vendors illegally selling plastic flags, and against individuals and organisations who fail to dispose of the national flag respectfully.
The Bengaluru DC responded positively, assuring the delegation that appropriate legal steps would be taken to address the issue and ensure the dignity of the tricolour is preserved during the celebrations.
Among the key delegates present were Advocate Krishnaswami Kanave, Advocate Shakuntala Shetty, Bhavya Gowda of Hindu Janajagruti Samiti, Praveen and Surya from Rashtra Rakshana Pada, and several Hindu leaders and legal experts affiliated with Sri Ram Sena.
