Independence Day 2024: The nation is set to celebrate Independence Day tomorrow, and the "Har Ghar Tiranga" campaign is in full swing across the country.
The Tricolour is a symbol of pride and honour for every Indian. There are many interesting facts about the Tiranga that are often asked in competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, and others. So, on this Independence Day, let's explore some special facts related to the Indian Tricolour.
The Tricolour was adopted as the national flag of India on July 22, 1947. The current design of the Indian National Flag was approved during a meeting of the Constituent Assembly of India.
India's first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, hoisted the Tricolour at the Red Fort for the first time on Independence Day.
The ratio of the width to the length of the National Flag (Tricolor) is 2:3.
The chakra in the Indian National Flag is called the Ashoka Chakra. It is derived from the Lion Capital of Ashoka, which was originally erected at the Sarnath temple by Emperor Ashoka of the Maurya dynasty.
The Indian National Flag features a deep blue Ashoka Chakra in the center of the white stripe. The diameter of the chakra is approximately equal to the width of the white stripe, and it contains 24 spokes.
Ordinary citizens were granted permission to hoist the Tricolour at their homes or offices on December 22, 2002.
Disrespecting the Indian national flag, such as burning or tearing it, on public or private premises can result in a punishment of up to 3 years of imprisonment, a fine, or both.
