Success of HJS movement ‘Maintain sanctity of National Flag’

Shravan Shuddha Navami, Kaliyug Varsha 5112

Sale of plastic flags stopped at Nanded.

Nanded(Maharashtra): HJS had undertaken a drive to stop denigration of National flags occurring through plastic flags used by the people. Under this drive, Dr. Shrikar Pardeshi, the District Collector was submitted memorandum by HJS members in this connection. Dr. Pardeshi called a meeting of all administrative officers directing them to make efforts at all levels to prevent sale and use of plastic flags as there is a ban on the same.

A circular was also issued on behalf of the District Collector’s office which was published in all newspapers and channels advising people against sale and purchase of plastic national flags with a warning to take action against those found guilty. A footnote was also shown by all channels that plastic flags should not be used. This led to reduction in sale of plastic flags by 95% in the markets of Nanded. There were no sellers of plastic flags on the roads. HJS members had also approached schools and advised students against using plastic flags as a result of which 97% students did not carry plastic flags.

Every year, many plastic flags are displayed even on private vehicles; but HJS members were standing on the roads to enlighten people about insult of national flags; there were very few vehicles on the roads which displayed such flags. Those who were explained about the denigration of flags, removed such flags and put them in the boxes kept for the purpose.

Snippets

• When HJS members were explaining to people by stopping the vehicles, one 4-wheeler drove past them with high speed; but the traffic police blew whistle and made the vehicle stop, collected the plastic flag from the vehicle and handed it over to HJS members. 

• Shri. Sitaram Sontakke, a member of anti-corruption ‘Manch’ stopped his vehicle and appreciated HJS drive with a promise to join their activities in future.

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Collection of plastic flags at Amaravati by advising the citizens

Amaravati(Maharashtra) : HJS submitted memorandum to the District Collector and many administrative officers to prevent denigration of National Flags. On the eve of the Independence Day, HJS members explained about insult of National Flags to the sellers of flags in different areas like Shegaon Naka, Panchavati, Irwin, Jaystambh, Chitra Chowk, Gandhi Chowk, Shyam Chowk, Rajapeth, Yashodanagar, Pharashi and dissuaded them from selling plastic flags. The response was good. In the early morning of Independence Day, a box was kept by HJS members near Baba Restaurant at Panchavati Chowk to collect flags by advising people. As a result, people deposited their paper and plastic flags in the box.

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Lectures and quiz at school and coaching class in Kalamboli (Panvel)

Kalamboli(Maharashtra): A lecture was organized in Pradnya Coaching Class on paying respect to national flags and oral quiz contest was also held. In this contest, 75 students from 5th to 10th standard took part.

In the ‘Gaurav Coaching Classes’ run by Shri. Santosh Vartak, a quiz on the topic was held for students from 5th to 8th standard and a lecture was also organized for 5th standard students studying in semi-English medium. The program was attended by 70 students. In the Secondary School of Maharashtra Education Society, a lecture was organized for students from 5th to 8th classes on maintaining sanctity of national flag which was attended by 250 students.

Pamphlets creating awareness among the people on the issue were also distributed on the occasion. A lecture was held at ‘Raigad Academy, Tirupati Tower’ classes. About 50 students attended the same. The owner of this coaching class showed interest in taking out a rally on 26th January.

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The Police Commisisoner was handed over 2500 plastic flags collected at Thane 

Thane(Maharashtra) : The members of HJS handed over the 2500 plastic national flags collected by them on Independence Day to Thane Police Commissioner Anil Dhere along with a representation in the presence of District Collector S. A. Jarhad and BJP MLA Sanjay Kelkar. Leaders of many Pro-Hindu parties and organizations were present on the occasion.

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Guidance on ‘Nation and Dharma’ at Thane on Independence Day

Thane(Maharashtra):  HJS and Shiv Sena Shakha No. 12, Lokmanyanagar, Thane jointly organized a program on Independence Day at Saint Ulai High School, Lokmanyanagar Pada 4. Shri. Prashant Surve of HJS spoke about the present condition of Nation and Dharma and the need for Hindu unity and Dharma-shikshan. A VCD prepared by Sanatan Sanstha on Ganesh Festival was also shown on the occasion. Members of many parties, sampradayas, Pro-Hindu organizations and devout Hindus were present. Shri. Pardip (Bhai) Khade, former municipal councilor of Shiv Sena and his associates extended special cooperation for the program.

Source: Dainik Sanatan Prabhat