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HJP Chief Seeks Ban on Caste, Religious Flags on National Days for Unity

Hindustan Janata Party President Raghul Gandhi has petitioned President Droupadi Murmu and Home Minister Amit Shah to ban the flying of party, religious, linguistic, and caste flags on Republic Day and Independence Day. He argues that these regional disputes divert focus from a unified national identity, with the national flag being the sole symbol of priority. Gandhi cited recent interstate tensions, like those involving Karnataka's Sabarimala devotees in Tamil Nadu, as examples of misguided unity. The HJP plans to pursue legal action by filing a petition in the Madras High Court to enforce this ban.

Key Points: HJP President Petitions to Ban Caste, Religious Flags on Republic Day

  • Petition to ban divisive flags
  • Aim to foster national unity
  • Focus on Republic & Independence Days
  • Legal action planned in Madras HC
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HJP President Raghul Gandhi petitions President Murmu, Amit Shah to ban caste and religious flags on Republic, Independence Day

HJP's Raghul Gandhi petitions President and Amit Shah to ban non-national flags on Republic & Independence Days to foster national unity.

"On that day only national flag only priority all were want to fly it everywhere in India - Raghul Gandhi"

Coimbatore, January 19

RGK National Organiser and President of the Hindustan Janata Party Raghul Gandhi submitted a petition to President Droupadi Murmu and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday.

The petition requested a ban on flying party religious, linguistic and caste flags on Republic Day and Independence Day with the objective of fostering national unity and patriotism among the people, transcending divisions.

Speaking to ANI, Raghul Gandhi explained that on Independence Day and Republic Day, the national focus is frequently diverted by regional disputes involving language, religion, and caste that vary from state to state, rather than representing a unified national identity.

The HJP President asserted that the National Flag should remain the primary symbol of representation.

"This petition is regarding our national issue, because a lot of times the national flag always representing the two days only mainly. So the two days, Independence Day and Republic Day, most of the time, our state-wise, every state having some language and religion issue, so always a separate question was going," said Gandhi.

"Now recently, the Karnataka Sabarimala people coming to Tamil Nadu, we seen this one lot of the flag issue. So that unity was totally misguided from a political and religions wise. So mainly now we are, our petition is representing, main thing is our national flag is the main priority to represent," added Gandhi.

Discussing the process to enforce the petition, Gandhi said that in the short term, they are seeking to ban religious, linguistic, and caste flags on Republic Day itself. He asserted that on that day, the national flag must be the sole priority, stating that it should be the only flag flown across every part of India.

He further stated that they will be filing a petition in the Madras High Court regarding this matter.

"So now, the process is short-term only, we are focusing on this Republic Day itself. This is only the political party flags and caste flags; not want to fly on that day. So we want to ban that. So we represent the petition. On that day only national flag only priority all were want to fly it everywhere in India," said Gandhi.

"So, the short time period having, so we are representing, now the petition-wise, we represented our petitions. Now we are focusing by the legal way. May be on Monday or Tuesday, we are going to file in a High Court, Madras High Court, regarding this," added Gandhi.

- ANI

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Priya S
I appreciate the sentiment for unity, but is a ban the right way? People express their identity through these flags. Maybe we need more education on national integration instead of forcing it.
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Vikram M
He is absolutely right. Look at the recent Karnataka-Tamil Nadu border issues. On national days, we should see a sea of saffron, white, and green, not a patchwork of divisive symbols. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
As an observer, this seems like a positive step. National holidays should transcend local politics. Focusing on the Indian flag can help build a stronger, shared identity for all citizens.
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Rohit P
Good intention, but will it work? These flags are deeply rooted in local politics. Without addressing the underlying tensions, just banning flags might be a superficial solution. The legal route is interesting though.
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Karthik V
On 26th January and 15th August, we are Indians first, last, and always. Our diversity is our strength, but on these days, let's celebrate what unites us. The national flag is that symbol.

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