Every State has its own culture, tradition and beliefs that forms a strong identity of that state. Most states have their own state animals, birds, trees and more. Elephant is the state animal of Kerala and Karnataka, whereas Tiger is our national animal.
Will having state animals and trees, do any harm to the status of national animal or national tree? Everything that a state associate and give special status strengthen the state identity. After all, we Indians proudly proclaim, “Unity in Diversity” and fails to understand that diversity is essential to maintain the Unity!
I am presently living in Bangalore and it is a common sight to see flagpoles with the banner flying proudly on streets of Karnataka. The flag has assimilated not only to the culture but also in the blood of Kannadigas!
On March 08, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah unveiled the state flag, calling the move a historic decision keeping in mind the history of the state and promote cultural identity. This was the start of present flag row. But this was not the first. This Kannada flag has been held with high respect by many leaders like APJ Abdul Kalam, BJP leader BS Yeddyurappa etc.
Will having state animals and trees, do any harm to the status of national animal or national tree? Everything that a state associate and give special status strengthen the state identity. After all, we Indians proudly proclaim, “Unity in Diversity” and fails to understand that diversity is essential to maintain the Unity!
I am presently living in Bangalore and it is a common sight to see flagpoles with the banner flying proudly on streets of Karnataka. The flag has assimilated not only to the culture but also in the blood of Kannadigas!
On March 08, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah unveiled the state flag, calling the move a historic decision keeping in mind the history of the state and promote cultural identity. This was the start of present flag row. But this was not the first. This Kannada flag has been held with high respect by many leaders like APJ Abdul Kalam, BJP leader BS Yeddyurappa etc.
