15/08/2020
Wearing a mask of Indian flag on the occasion of Independence Day
The flag of India is a symbol of pride, patriotism and self-reliance and using the national flag as a mask is not only violation of section 2(v) of flag code of India but also an insult to our indian flag. Time and again it was directed by the various High courts and even a panel was held by the supreme court in which some directed/ guidelines were laid by panellist for using the national flag by the common citizens and the punishment for deliberate disrespect and for its misuses. The minimum punishment is one year for such intentional disrespect. The panel in its directions also stated that common citizen can use the national flag for showing their affection towards the nation but the safeguard of the flag has to be taken care. That is why one wiser person has said greater freedom comes with greater responsibilities.
Even after the amendment in section 2 of the flag code of India, national flag has been kept asides from using as a portion of costume or uniform of any description or printed upon cushions, handkerchief, napkin or any dress material. Nowadays Trending tricolour mask is patent disrespect towards our national flag.
Be a responsible citizen of India and don’t use the flag of our nation as a mask
*Team of jain & singh wishes Happy independence to Indian*