The State government has decided to hoist the national flag and celebrate Independence Day at Idgah Maidan in Chamarajpet in Bengaluru on Monday.
Revenue Minister R. Ashok on Thursday said the department has issued an order directing the Assistant Commissioner of Bengaluru North to hoist the flag.
“Everyone can participate in the event” organised by the government and only elected representatives would be allowed to share the dais. No shouting of religious slogans would be allowed, Mr. Ashok told reporters at a press conference here.