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- But due to opposition from the Sikh community, saffron was placed at the top instead, with the sentiment that even a weak person would gain strength upon seeing it and contribute more powerfully to the country’s freedom struggle.
- In fact, the Sikh community, in particular, should feel proud that the saffron — their sacred color — has been given the highest place on the national flag.
- In the earlier version of the flag, a spinning wheel (charkha) was in place of the Ashoka Chakra.
People with Khalistani tendencies perhaps don’t have even the slightest understanding of their own history; otherwise, they would never insult the Tricolor. In fact, the Tricolor — the national flag of India — is respected by every citizen of the country. But it is unfortunate that Khalistani supporters, sitting on foreign soil, are often seen disrespecting the Tricolor by placing it at their feet. Not only that, they even make innocent children disrespect the Tricolor.
India’s national flag, the Tricolor, is made up of three colors. The top band is saffron, representing the country’s strength and courage. The middle white band, with the Dharma Chakra, symbolizes peace and truth. The bottom green band represents fertility, growth, and the sanctity of the land. At the center is the Ashoka Chakra, taken from the Sarnath pillar built by Mauryan Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE. The intention behind displaying this wheel is to convey that life is dynamic — to stop is to die.
In fact, before independence, when the Tricolor was first designed, the white band was placed at the top. But due to opposition from the Sikh community, saffron was placed at the top instead, with the sentiment that even a weak person would gain strength upon seeing it and contribute more powerfully to the country’s freedom struggle. In the earlier version of the flag, a spinning wheel (charkha) was in place of the Ashoka Chakra. Later, it was replaced with the Ashoka Chakra, and the final form of the Tricolor became: saffron on top, white in the middle, and green at the bottom.
This very Tricolor became the symbol of India’s independence and was officially adopted as the national flag after freedom. Since then, it has been every citizen’s duty to honor the Tricolor. Earlier, only government offices or officials were allowed to hoist it, but thanks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Har Ghar Tiranga” campaign, the flag is now proudly flown on people’s homes as well. As 15th August approaches, the Tricolor starts being sold on the streets, and people display it proudly on their vehicles and homes.
In fact, the Sikh community, in particular, should feel proud that the saffron — their sacred color — has been given the highest place on the national flag. However, nowadays, a concerning trend is being observed, even within India, where a major conspiracy seems to be at play — Sikh symbols are being changed from saffron to yellow. The traditional Nishan Sahib, which has always been saffron, is now increasingly being displayed in yellow — a matter that calls for serious reflection.
