# Ashoka Chakra: Meaning of 24 Spokes on India’s Flag

2026-08-14T15:17:12+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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The Constituent Assembly adopted India's national flag on July 22, 1947, replacing the charkha with the Ashoka Chakra. The ndtv.com article explores the meaning of the 24 spokes on the Ashoka Chakra, which is derived from the Lion Capital of Ashoka. The adoption marked a shift from the Gandhian symbol to a Buddhist one, just days before independence.

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- ndtv.com <https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/independence-day-2026-ashoka-chakra-the-meaning-behind-24-spokes-on-indias-national-flag-11910388#publisher=newsstand>

Tags: Ashoka Chakra, Constituent Assembly, India, Indian National Flag
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