The flag represents the collective aspirations of over a billion people and serves as a beacon of hope, reminding us of the values that make India truly incredible. As India celebrates its 78th Independence Day on August 15, 2024, the national flag waves proudly in the skies, a symbol of the country’s hard-fought freedom and enduring unity. The Indian National Flag, with its tricolor of saffron, white, and green, and the Ashoka Chakra at its center, is not just a piece of cloth but a representation of India's history, struggle, and values.
The journey of the Indian flag is a story of resilience, transformation, and the collective spirit of a nation. Early Concepts of the Indian Flag The concept of a national flag for India began to take shape during the early 20th century, as the struggle for independence gained momentum. One of the earliest versions of an Indian flag was hoisted by Madame Bhikaiji Cama in 1907 at the International Socialist Congress in Stuttgart, Germany.
This flag, often referred to as the "Cama Flag," had green, yellow, and red stripes with symbols representing India's religious communities and the Vande Mataram slogan. The Birth of the Tricolor The tricolor as we know it today was first conceived by Pingali Venkayya, a freedom fighter and a follower of Mahatma Gandhi. In 1921, Venkayya presented a flag design to Gandhi, which consisted of two colors—red and green—representing the two major communities in India, Hindus and Muslims.
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