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State Flag Demand of Tamil Nadu

November 8 , 2026 12 hrs 0 min 20 0

The demand for a separate flag for Tamil Nadu resurfaced on November 1, 2026, after State Public Works Minister raised the issue during Tamil Nadu Day celebrations.
In 1970, former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi wrote to Prime Minister Indira Gandhi seeking a separate State flag featuring the temple tower and national flag colours, without any political party symbol.
In March 1975, the Union Government rejected Tamil Nadu’s proposal. Karunanidhi later told the State Assembly that he would continue pursuing the demand.
In 2017, the Karnataka government under Siddaramaiah formed an expert committee to examine the possibility of a separate State flag.
In March 2018, Karnataka unveiled its proposed Nada Dhwaja, featuring red, white and yellow colours with the State emblem at the centre.
The proposed Karnataka flag was intended to be displayed below the National Flag; in November 2020, both flags were hoisted during Karnataka Rajyotsava celebrations.
The Constitution of India does not specifically provide for or prohibit separate State flags, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
Article 51A(a) makes it a fundamental duty of every citizen to respect the National Flag and the National Anthem.
The National Flag is governed by the Flag Code of India, 2002 and the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971.