The Flag Seller

 

The Flag Seller – A Morning of Hope and Patriotism 🇮🇳✨

During my morning stroll today, I came across an elderly man struggling to open his small roadside stall. Today is Independence Day, and he was preparing to sell Indian flags — nearly a hundred of them neatly stacked for the day’s business.

Curious, I struck up a conversation. He told me that he usually sells vegetables, but the heavy rains had damaged his stock. With a family of five to feed, all living in humble hutments nearby, he decided to switch to selling flags for the day, hoping the occasion would bring him some much-needed income.

It was still early, the streets mostly empty, and customers scarce. Yet, his eyes reflected hope — a belief that the day would be fruitful as people came out to celebrate. I wished him good luck and continued my walk.

Across the city, similar scenes were unfolding. Street corners, markets, and busy junctions were dotted with flag sellers. The "Har Ghar Tiranga" campaign under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav has further boosted demand. The initiative encourages citizens to hoist the national flag at their homes and workplaces from August 13 to 15, instilling pride and unity.

From flag-hoisting ceremonies to patriotic songs, rangoli competitions, quizzes, and tree plantation drives, the programme has sparked a wave of participation — especially among students, who are encouraged to display the Tiranga at their homes.

Our National Flag — saffron, white, and green with the navy-blue Ashok Chakra — is a symbol of unity and sacrifice. It must always be displayed with dignity: saffron at the top, never inverted. In some places, Tiranga Yatras have been organized, with riders carrying the tricolor through city streets, chanting “Mera Jaan Tiranga Hai,” creating a deeply patriotic atmosphere.

The Tiranga’s history is as inspiring as its colors. The current design was adopted on 22 July 1947 by the Constituent Assembly and became the official flag of the Dominion of India on 15 August 1947. The honor of hoisting it for the first time on foreign soil goes to Madam Bhikaji Cama in 1907, at the International Socialist Conference in Stuttgart, Germany, where she appealed for India’s freedom.

From the golden dunes of Jaisalmer, where the world’s largest Indian flag was unfurled, to the humble roadside stall of an old man — the Tiranga continues to unite us, inspire us, and remind us of the sacrifices behind our freedom.

Happy Independence Day! 🇮🇳

📸 In the picture: An elderly man selling the Tricolor on the street.

Text & Photo by – Ashok Karan
📍 ashokkaran.blogspot.com

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