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Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said the state government is considering granting official flag status to the red-and-yellow Kannada flag, with discussions planned during the upcoming Winter Session of the legislature in Belagavi. The government is examining legal aspects to ensure the flag's recognition and protection without affecting the national flag's dignity, and aims to take another Cabinet decision and introduce legislation. Earlier, a proposal was submitted to the Centre but has not yet received approval.
The remarks were made during the 71st Kannada Rajyotsava celebrations on November 1, 2026, a day marking Karnataka's formation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and the Consulate General of Israel to South India extended greetings, praising Karnataka's cultural heritage and achievements in technology and innovation.
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