Archive · 2 Aug 2025
Samiti Calls for Plastic Flag Ban, National Honour Committee
The Hindu Janajagruti Samiti wants the government to ban plastic flags because they are often thrown away, which disrespects the national flag.
They are also asking for a special group to be created to make sure the flag is always treated with respect.
The Samiti has been working to raise awareness for 21 years.
Hindu Janajagruti Samiti calls for a ban on plastic flags.
The Samiti wants an "Action Committee" to protect the national flag.
Plastic flags are often discarded and cause disrespect to the tricolour.
The group refers to a 2011 Public Interest Litigation in Bombay High Court.
Awareness campaigns have been ongoing for 21 years.
- Who
- Hindu Janajagruti Samiti.
- What
- The Hindu Janajagruti Samiti is urging for a ban on plastic flags and the formation of an Action Committee to protect the national flag.
- When
- Ahead of Independence Day.
- Where
- Mangaluru
- Why
- To prevent the dishonour of the national flag.
- Organisation
- Hindu Janajagruti Samiti
- Issue
- Plastic flags
- Action Requested
- Ban and Committee formation
- Legal Precedent
- 2011 PIL in Bombay High Court
- Awareness Efforts
- 21 years of campaigns
