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Republic Day 2026: One must not throw away the national flag after the celebration. The Flag Code of India tells the correct way to dispose of the flags. Here's all you need to know.
India is celebrating its 77th Republic Day on Monday, January 26. To mark the occasion, citizens across the country will be seen waving the national flag with pride. But, soon after, many of those flags are found on the ground and disposed of incorrectly. So, how should you dispose of the tricolour respectfully?
According to the Flag Code of India, national flags made of paper or any material should not be discarded or thrown on the ground after the event.
So what should be done? "As far as possible, it should be disposed of in private consistent with the dignity of the flag," the Flag Code of India says.
It adds that, “When the flag is in a damaged or soiled condition, it shall not be cast aside or disrespectfully disposed of but shall be destroyed as a whole in private, preferably by burning or by any other method consistent with the dignity of the Flag.”
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How to do it? Watch here
Still not clear how to dispose of these flags? Telugu actor Naga Chaitanya showcases the perfect way to do it. What the actor is doing in this video, must be done in private, and not in public. Watch here:
Republic Day 2026
Celebrations of the 77th Republic Day at the Kartvya Path on Monday will be based on the theme of the 150th Anniversary of the national song, Vande Mataram, a timeless mantra that awakened the spirit of Swadeshi, self-reliance, and freedom in India's national consciousness.
This year, Kartavya Path, stretching from Rashtrapati Bhawan to the National War Memorial, has been elaborately decorated.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has decided to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the national song (November 7, 2025) as a year-long commemoration.
The celebrations will feature an extraordinary blend of the 150-year legacy of the national song Vande Mataram, the country's unprecedented developmental progress, robust military strength, vibrant cultural diversity, and active participation from citizens across all walks of life, according to the release from the Ministry of Defence.
(With inputs from agencies)
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