Hindustan Times (Jalandhar)

KARNATAKA’S SEPARATE FLAG UNVEILING IS A GIMMICK

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The Karnataka government’s unveiling of its state flag is an unethical political gimmick and against national interest. Only Jammu and Kashmir is permitted to have a separate flag and that nod was granted in an entirely different era. Such kinds of demands serve no purpose. Why can’t the state ask the Centre for more funds to tackle suicides of its farmers? We are a country of ‘Unity in Diversity’ and our symbols have to reflect this thought. A true nationalis­t is hurt at such demands. The judiciary and the centre must see through gimmicks floated, only for parochial political gains. A strong message must go out to the world that India stands under one flag. Aadil Bhat, Chandigarh

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