Was a Khalistani flag hoisted at Red Fort? No, it was a Sikh flag which is found in every gurdwara and people carry it almost invariably during religious processions. In gurdwaras, it is hoisted at a height with a ‘khanda’ (a doubleedged sword). The flag flies at the top of this and is called Nishan Sahib.
The type of flag that was fixed atop the pole in Red Fort is usually carried atop vehicles when people go for religious processions or even for religio-political gatherings, or during any movement.
Nishan Sahib aka the ‘Sikh flag’ is there at every gurdwara of the Sikh Regiment. When the contingents of the regiment move their gurdwara, they also carry the Sikh Flag along the ‘bir’ of Guru Granth Sahib and it is treated with great respect by officers and jawans. Nishan Sahib is found at every gurdwara in any Army cantonment.
Was a Khalistani flag hoisted at Red Fort?No, it was a Sikh flag which is found in every gurdwara and people carry it almost invariably during religious processions. In gurdwaras, it is hoisted at a height with a ‘khanda (a double-edged sword).
Did protesters wave Khalistani flag at Red Fort? Here s the truth
Some social media posts have claimed that the protesting farmers hoisted the Khalistan flag at the Red Fort. File: Farmers at Red Fort, Delhi on Tuesday. (Photo: IANS)
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Updated: Jan 27, 2021, 06:32 PM IST
On Republic Day, Delhi witnessed violence after farmers broke police barricades in several areas and stormed the Red Fort, hoisting their own flags at the ramparts and raising slogans.
Meanwhile, some social media posts claimed that the protesters hoisted the Khalistani flag, after which the social media was flooded with hateful posts and outrageous comments. Some posts claimed that the tricolour was removed and farmers hoisted their own flag in place of the national flag.
Was a Khalistani flag hoisted at Red Fort? No, it was a Sikh flag which is found in every gurdwara and people carry it almost invariably during religious processions. In gurdwaras, it is hoisted at a height with a ‘khanda’ (a doubleedged sword). The flag flies at the top of this and is called Nishan Sahib.
The type of flag that was fixed atop the pole in Red Fort is usually carried atop vehicles when people go for religious processions or even for religio-political gatherings, or during any movement.
Nishan Sahib aka the ‘Sikh flag’ is there at every gurdwara of the Sikh Regiment. When the contingents of the regiment move their gurdwara, they also carry the Sikh Flag along the ‘bir’ of Guru Granth Sahib and it is treated with great respect by officers and jawans. Nishan Sahib is found at every gurdwara in any Army cantonment.