Independence Day 2023: Know these 5 interesting facts about Independence Day
India celebrates Independence Day every year on 15th August. Today we are going to tell you some interesting facts related to this day.
August 15 is coming. In such a situation, enthusiasm has started showing in the people from now itself. On August 15, every citizen of India is immersed in patriotism. This day is to remember the sacrifices of the freedom fighters who laid down their lives for the freedom of the country. Today we are going to tell you 5 interesting facts about Independence Day.
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Where was the flag of India hoisted for the first time?
The Indian flag was hoisted for the first time in 1906 at the Parsi Bagan Square in Calcutta. Religious symbols were made on this flag and there were eight roses on which Vande Mataram was written.
When was the boundary line between India and Pakistan formed?
The boundary line between India and Pakistan was not decided till 15 August. This was decided by the announcement of the Radcliffe Line on 17 August.
When did the general public get the permission to hoist the flag?
Please tell that before the year 2002, the general public of India was not allowed to hoist the national flag except on Independence Day and Republic Day. After this, in 2002, the Supreme Court changed the flag code and allowed people to hoist the flag anytime.
What to do if the tricolor gets torn?
If the tricolor explodes, it can be buried or it can be thrown into the fire. Also silence is kept after burial or fire ceremony.
Who hoisted the flag on August 15, 1947?
On every Independence Day, the Indian Prime Minister hoists the flag from the Red Fort. But this did not happen on 15th August, 1947. According to a research paper of the Lok Sabha Secretariat, Nehru hoisted the flag from the Red Fort on August 16, 1947.
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