The rulers of India, their associates, and the government of the day have suddenly developed an immense love for the Indian Tricolour. Under the “ Har Ghar Tiranga (Tricolour at every home)” campaign, according to media reports, the Centre facilitated the hoisting of the Tricolour in 24 crore homes across the country from August 13-15 as a part of celebrations of the 75th year of India’s Independence.
But here is a caveat that cannot be wished away. The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), since its inception in 1925, has been opposed to the Tricolour as the Indian national flag. In order to be familiar with the boundless dislike that the Hindutva fraternity has had towards the national flag, one has just to access the archives of the RSS and the Hindu Mahasabha led by V.D. Savarkar.
