Across the nation, the national flag is hoisted to commemorate the Independence Day ('Azaadi Diwas'). However, on this occasion, it is equally relevant to note the basic difference between 'hoisting' the flag on Independence Day (August 15) and 'unfurling' the tri-colour on Republic Day (January 26).

On what occasions can the national flag be unfurled?

Well, on Independence Day, the national flag is tied at the bottom and then pulled up. The Prime Minister hoists the tricolor. The day is to mark the historic event of Independence of the country from the British Rule. However, on Republic Day, the flag is tied up on the top and is unfurled without pulling it up.

When was national flag unfurled first time?

Tricolour was 1st unfurled at Red Fort on Aug 16, 1947. India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru unfurled the national flag for the first time at the Red Fort on August 16, 1947, one day after independence.