Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar, who’s working as a commentator within the Perth Check between India and Australia, misplaced his cool within the commentary field on Sunday. Gavaskar noticed the phrase ‘Bharat Military’ written on Indian flags in the course of the Day 3 of the Perth Check and the sight left him fuming. The batting nice determined to remind everybody that any form of writing on the Indian flag is in opposition to the foundations. Gavaskar even stated that the followers doing so, “aren’t actually Indians”.
“I do know that in India it is not accepted. I do not suppose these [fans] are actually Indians. I am not too positive what number of of them have Indian passports, in order that they in all probability do not perceive the worth, the relevance, the significance of the Indian flag,” Gavaskar stated whereas doing commentary on ABC Sport.
Sunil Gavaskar stated, “I might request the Bharat Military to not have their group’s identify on the India flag. Design a brand new flag of your personal. In case you design a brand new flag of your personal, I’ll myself put on it with nice pleasure”. (ABC Sport). pic.twitter.com/slmpMFcp5u
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In response to Part 2 of the Prevention of Insults to Nationwide Honour Act, 1971, there “shall be no lettering upon the nationwide flag” of India.
The rule additional states that: “The nationwide flag shall not be used as a portion of costume or uniform or accent of any description which is worn beneath the waist of any particular person nor shall it’s embroidered or printed on cushions, handkerchiefs, napkins, undergarments or any costume materials.”
Gavaskar went on a fiery rant within the commentary field, saying the ‘Bharat Military’ individuals ought to take away the lettering from the flags. For the following time, they have been requested to create their very own flags and keep away from repeating this error.
“All Indians, together with me, are very grateful for the assist that they carry to the Indian cricket crew wherever the Indian cricket crew is enjoying. We’re actually, actually grateful and grateful for that, however I might request them to not have their group’s identify on the India flag,” he added.
“Design a brand new flag of your personal. In case you design a brand new flag of your personal, I’ll myself put on it with nice pleasure,” stated Gavaskar.
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