India is celebrating its 70th Independence and many are wondering whether sporting a tri color amounts to insulting the national flag. Doubts are creeping in the minds of people after many people are filing PILs against celebrities for misusing or insulting the national flag. 


Sometime back when Big B Amitabh Bachchan waved Indian flag with intensity after India's victory over Pakistan in World Cup cricket, and posted Such a great joy when you drape the national flag over your shoulders, wrapped around in patriotic fervour... it is the ultimate emotion,“, some filed PIL against Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan for insulting national flag by covering the flag over their bodies. 


In 2005 Indian Sports Ministry banned cricketers from using tri color on their equipment and dress, and during that time Yuvraj Singh,Narain Karikeyan protested vociferously. Finally Sachin Tendulkar got permission to use national flag symbol on top of BCCI logo. 


But when Vijender Singh wore shorts with national flag, a complaint was filed against him in Delhi. Designer Malini Ramani landed in controversy when she wore shimmering tri color in 2000 which had Ashok Chakra in the middle. She was charged under the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971 and even after 16 years, verdict is awaited. 


Madira Bedi too landed in controversy when she wore a saree with tri color which came below her knee. Her effigies were burnt and she was forced to change her saree and tender apology. 


Sachin Tendulkar too courted controversy when legal notice was served after a video showed Sachin cutting a cake with national flag. Many came in support of Sachin but he faced legal notice. 


Sania Mirza thought of quitting Tennis when many legal notices were sent to her on her actions insulting national flag. She said “I'm not a politician trying to outsmart people and fight. I'm trying to play tennis and I'm 21 and I'm trying to be the best I can be. A lot of thoughts went through my head in the last couple of weeks, and one of the thoughts was that (quitting),“


Sania went on to add “People are criticising me for either the length of my skirt or my appearance in ads, or for insulting the national flag. Do I have to prove my patriotism again and again? I would not do anything to disrespect my country .“


PM Modi too landed in three controversies involving national flag. This came as shock as BJP and Modi boast of patriotism.Sharukh Khan too faced trouble when PIL was filed on him for holding tri color upside down. 


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