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Kejriwal in Jail While Controversy Flies High Over Flag Hoisting!

Who will hoist the flag on Independence Day in Delhi? Unwrap the drama unfolding between CM Kejriwal, Minister Atishi, and LG VK Saxena!

As India approaches its Independence Day, a political drama is unfolding in Delhi. Amid the backdrop of patriotic fervor, we find Delhi's Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a bit of a pickle. Currently behind bars, Kejriwal's authority has been called into question, particularly when it comes to authorizing his party colleague, AAP minister Atishi, to hoist the national flag at the Independence Day event. The General Administration Department has thrown a spanner in the works, stating that Kejriwal's directive simply can't hold water, given his legal predicaments.

In a surprising twist, Delhi's Lieutenant Governor, VK Saxena, has stepped in to nominate Home Minister Kailash Gahlot to take the honors of raising the national flag. Clearly, this decision has not only stirred up the political waters but also led to heated discussions regarding governance and authority in the national capital. It’s like a game of musical chairs, except in this case, the chairs are flagpoles, and the politicians are determined to find a seat or, in this case, a pole to hoist the tricolor.

The back-and-forth doesn't end there. Just a day prior to the LG's declaration, GAD Minister Gopal Rai had conveyed that all arrangements were in place for Atishi to carry out the ceremonial hoisting of the flag. However, the GAD's pronouncement has effectively squashed those plans, leading to calls for further political maneuvering. As AAP and the LG's office engage in this tug-of-war over the national flag, one has to wonder: how does this reflect on governance amid celebrations of freedom?

Speaking of freedom, Independence Day is not just a day of hoisting flags but also filled with rich history and traditions. Did you know that the first Indian National Flag was hoisted in 1906? It featured three horizontal stripes of red, yellow, and green. Another fun fact: our national flag, the Tiranga, was adopted in its present form on July 22, 1947, only a few weeks before India officially gained independence. As Delhi's political scene adds a twist to the solemnity of this significant day, it seems neither banners nor politics are without their controversies!