The Constituent Assembly of India officially accepted the National Flag on July 22, 1947. This was a big step in India’s journey to become free from colonial rule. This adoption was a sign of the hopes and togetherness of the country during hard times.
Constituent Assembly Meeting
The Constituent Assembly met in New Delhi at 10:00 AM, with Dr. Rajendra Prasad in charge. Since its start on December 9, 1946, the Assembly has met many times to talk about a wide range of important issues. A move about the flag, led by Jawaharlal Nehru, was the main item on the agenda.
Nehru’s Resolution for the Flag
Nehru wanted the National Flag to have a white band with an Ashoka Chakra in navy blue in the middle of the white band. The flag should be a horizontal triangle with deep golden, white, and dark green colors. The goal of this design was to capture India’s spirit and past while also being aesthetically pleasing. At a ratio of 2:3, the measurements were made uniformly. In his speech, Nehru talked about his pride and memories, relating the flag to the deaths of freedom fighters. He knew that the country would face problems in the future, but he still saw this as a victory over the empire. Nehru stressed that the flag wasn’t just a sign of Indian nationalism; it was also a word of freedom to people all over the world who were being ruled over.
The Symbolism of the Flag
Nehru said that the flag was chosen because it was liked by many people and had historical importance, not because it had anything to do with a particular group. The colors showed the country’s rich history. The Ashoka Chakra was chosen to connect the current flag to India’s long past because it represents the ideals of India’s ancient civilization.
Assembly Support and Amendments
Two changes were suggested, but they were not made. Several assembly members, such as Sarojini Naidu and S. Radhakrishnan, said they liked the style of the flag. Some people were against adding the Swastika to the flag, but in the end, everyone agreed to go with the suggested design.
About the National Flag of India
- There are three horizontal bands on the Indian National Flag. They are saffron, white, and green.
- The golden color stands for bravery, the white color for peace and honesty, and the green color for faith and honor.
- It was made by Pingali Venkayya and was approved on July 22, 1947.
- The 24-spoke navy blue wheel that is the Ashoka Chakra stands for the endless wheel of law.
- There are two equal parts on the flag, and it is made of khadi cloth. The Flag Code of India tells people how to fly the flag.
