Republic Day 2026: Why is the Tricolour hoisted on Independence Day but unfurled on Republic Day?
India's Tricolour holds distinct significance on August 15 and January 26. The Prime Minister hoists the flag at the Red Fort on Independence Day, symbolizing the nation's hard-won freedom. Conversely, the President unfurls it on Republic Day, marking the adoption of the Constitution and the establishment of a republic. These ceremonies reflect different facets of national pride and democratic evolution.
India's Tricolour holds distinct significance on August 15 and January 26. The Prime Minister hoists the flag at the Red Fort on Independence Day, symbolizing the nation's hard-won freedom. Conversely, the President unfurls it on Republic Day, marking the adoption of the Constitution and the establishment of a republic. These ceremonies reflect different facets of national pride and democratic evolution.
