Karnataka to Introduce Law for Official Kannada Flag Status
· India · India Today, The Hindu
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced that his government will introduce a legal framework to grant official state flag status to the Kannada flag. The government plans to pass an official resolution to ensure the Kannada flag is hoisted alongside the National Flag on all government buildings. This move follows the Centre's earlier refusal to approve the state's request for recognition. The issue will be discussed during the upcoming Belagavi Assembly session and in the state Cabinet.
Why it matters
This initiative aims to formalise the status of the Kannada flag, which could strengthen regional identity and cultural pride in Karnataka. The legal recognition would establish a clear protocol for the flag's display across government offices.
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