Independence Day 2024: Difference between hoisting and unfurling of flag – Times of India
Did you know that the National Flag of India is unfurled by the President of India on January 26th (Republic Day) but hoisted by the Prime Minister of India on August 15th (Independence Day)? As India is all set to celebrate its 78th Independence Day this year, and the country has been painted in the colors of our flag, it’s important to understand the symbolism behind these ceremonial practices.The words “hoisting” and “unfurling” are commonly interchanged, but in the context of the national flag, a deeper significance is attached, and one should be careful when using them.
The process of unfurling involves spreading out the folded flag that is already attached to a rope, whereas hoisting a flag means raising it upwards from the bottom of the pole to let it flow in the wind. So, the difference between the two lies in the positioning of the flag during the ceremonies.
On Republic Day, the Indian President unfurls the flag, which is rolled up and already tied to the top of the flagpole. This symbolic gesture is a way to renew our commitment to the progress of our nation. The Constitution of India was adopted in 1950, setting the framework for the country’s development. The Constitution was the first step in becoming an independent, sovereign democratic republic.
However, on Independence Day, the day we actually gained freedom, the Prime Minister hoists the flag from the iconic Red Fort. The hoisting is accompanied by a ceremonial event with military honors. The raising of the flag symbolizes the birth of a new nation that emerged after much struggle and sacrifice.
Independence Day is celebrated with great enthusiasm and serves as a reminder of the sacrifices and bravery of our freedom fighters. For over a century, India was ruled by the British, who not only looted, plundered, and exhausted our resources but also harshly suppressed any cries of rebellion from the Indians. Our freedom fighters understood the importance of liberty and led the freedom struggle with unwavering determination. People from all over the country, of all ages, participated and pressured the British government in various ways. It is essential that we acknowledge their sacrifices and remember them with respect.
The process of unfurling involves spreading out the folded flag that is already attached to a rope, whereas hoisting a flag means raising it upwards from the bottom of the pole to let it flow in the wind. So, the difference between the two lies in the positioning of the flag during the ceremonies.
On Republic Day, the Indian President unfurls the flag, which is rolled up and already tied to the top of the flagpole. This symbolic gesture is a way to renew our commitment to the progress of our nation. The Constitution of India was adopted in 1950, setting the framework for the country’s development. The Constitution was the first step in becoming an independent, sovereign democratic republic.
However, on Independence Day, the day we actually gained freedom, the Prime Minister hoists the flag from the iconic Red Fort. The hoisting is accompanied by a ceremonial event with military honors. The raising of the flag symbolizes the birth of a new nation that emerged after much struggle and sacrifice.
Independence Day is celebrated with great enthusiasm and serves as a reminder of the sacrifices and bravery of our freedom fighters. For over a century, India was ruled by the British, who not only looted, plundered, and exhausted our resources but also harshly suppressed any cries of rebellion from the Indians. Our freedom fighters understood the importance of liberty and led the freedom struggle with unwavering determination. People from all over the country, of all ages, participated and pressured the British government in various ways. It is essential that we acknowledge their sacrifices and remember them with respect.
