Flag Foundation of India celebrates 10th anniversary of the historic judgment of Supreme Court on the National Flag

ShriNaveen Jindal, Member of Parliament and President of the Flag Foundation of India, commenced the Flag Foundation of India’s Flag Week celebration in the morning – by hoisting a 207 ft. highest flag pole in Karnataka at National Military Memorial inBangalore.

The event coincides with the tenth anniversary of the historic judgement by the Supreme Court on January 23, 2004, which stated that hoisting the National Flag is a fundamental right of the citizens of the country.

January 23 is also the birth anniversary of noted freedom fighter Subhash Chandra Bose an Indian Nationalist who’s defiant “patriotism” made him a hero in the freedom struggle of India.

In the evening, a special Kavi Sammelan was organized at Jindal house where noted poets such as PratapFauzdar, JagdishSolanki and Ashish Anal regaled patriotic poetic renditions amidst well known personalities in Delhi. The celebration is a sincere effort to inspire young Indians to take pride in displaying the Tiranga and instil a sense of nationalism and patriotism among the citizens.

Speaking on the occasion, Shri Naveen Jindal, Member of Parliament said, “The Tiranga enshrines the very soul of our republic and the ideals of its Constitution. The national flag not only symbolises the essential values of life, but is also evocative of the tireless struggle of lakhs of people who sacrificed their lives for the country’s freedom. Today, with the largest youth populace in the world, India is in an enviable position. Hence, it is for the younger generation to keep this Tiranga flying high, keeping in mind the principles the flag stands for, and steering our country on a growth trajectory.I urge the youth of the country to go out and displaythe Tiranga with pride!”

The concept of monumental flag poles in India was conceived by the founder of the Flag Foundation, Shri Naveen Jindal, in 2009. The first monumental flag pole measuring 207 ft. in height was installed at Kaithal, Haryana. Ever since, the Foundation has installed such flags at 11 places in the country.
Besides 207 feet high monumental flag poles, the foundation has established thirty-three 100 ft. tall flag masts across the country, including at 12 important military establishments. In all there are now 44 that is the highest number in the world. No other country in the world has so many monumental flag poles. Besides India, there are nine more countries, which have got such monumental flag poles.

30th January: : ‘Sadbhavna Sandhya- Mahatma Ke Path Par’

The Flag Week Initiative will culminate on the 30th January, 2014 – the day which marks the martyrdom of Mahatma Gandhi. On the occasion, a megaevent in the form of a Sadbhavna program is being organized at the India Gate Lawns in New Delhi.

The Sadbhavna event will see thousands of people across the country observe a minute’s silence to honor the great Mahatma, who sacrificed his life for the nation’s freedom struggle. People from all walks of life will also join hands to form a human chain and chant ‘RaghupatiRaghav’ remembering the Father of the Nation and the Gandhianvalues he espoused. Also, renowned Bollywood singer SunidhiChauhan will render a Tribute to Gandhiji by singing patriotic songs to reinforce the patriotic fervor.