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Flag Hoisting Mistakes on Independence Day: India will celebrate its 80th Independence Day on 15 August 2026. Once again the country’s independence will be celebrated everywhere. The flag is often hoisted during Independence Day programs in schools, colleges and offices. But, do you know that while hoisting the tricolor, people often commit some mistakes in their enthusiasm, which are against the respect for the national flag and the prescribed rules. While using the tricolor, special care should be taken of its respect and dignity. So let us tell you in this article…

hoisting the tricolor upside down

Many times during the program, people make a big mistake in a hurry and put the tricolor upside down. In the Indian national flag, saffron color should always be at the top, white in the middle and green at the bottom. Ashoka Chakra is in the middle of the white stripe. Apart from this, whenever you hoist the national flag, check beforehand that it should not be torn, soiled or damaged. Tricolor in bad condition should be disposed of respectfully.

lowering the flag to the ground

It is not appropriate to allow the Tricolor to touch the ground, floor or water. While hoisting or taking down the flag, care should be taken that it neither falls down nor comes under the feet. Yes, if you are hoisting the flag, then it is your responsibility to take care of it even after hoisting it and take it to a safe place.

Many people write the name, slogan, greeting message or logo of any organization on the tricolor. The national flag should not be written, printed or used as any other object.

Do not use it wrongly for decoration

The tricolor should absolutely be used as table cover, clothes, curtains, seat covers or stage decoration. This is not in keeping with his honour. Similarly, leaving small paper or plastic tricolor flags on the ground after the program is also wrong. If other flags are being installed along with the national flag, their position and order should be as per the prescribed rules. The tricolor should not be kept in such a position that its dignity is reduced.

Do not be careless in hoisting and lowering

At the time of hoisting the flag, the flag should be hoisted respectfully and in the prescribed manner. Even while taking down the flag, it should be protected from falling on the ground and handled with care. It is important to understand the difference between a normal dress with the tricolor colors and the national flag. The national flag should not be used as a dress, handkerchief or any such object which may affect its dignity.

leaving the flag here and there after the event is over

After the program, the tricolor should not be thrown on the road, ground or dustbin. It should be preserved respectfully or disposed of in the prescribed manner. Not only this, nowadays people make photos and videos with the tricolor. This is not wrong, but while taking photographs, one should not place the flag on the ground, step on it or hold it incorrectly.