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Ashoka Chakra: Meaning of 24 Spokes on India’s Flag
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,…
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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.
The Indian Opinion
The Ashoka Chakra's 24 spokes are often reduced to a simplistic '24 hours' explanation, ignoring the deeper Buddhist and historical context. Some narratives also downplay the Constituent Assembly's deliberate choice to replace the charkha. The real test of understanding is whether we can name the date and the body that adopted the flag.
Source: ndtv.com
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