Parliament bans use of national flag on underwear

Daily Times, Pakistan

India has banned the use of the national flag on underwear or on any other clothing worn below the belt, a report said Tuesday. However, sports figures and others can wear India’s green, white and orange national colours on T-shirts, caps and coats, according to legislation passed Monday by parliament, The Hindu reported. The legislation makes it illegal to “insult” national symbols by displaying them on clothes and accessories worn below the belt or on underwear, the newspaper said.

The legislation also makes it illegal to embroider national symbols on pillow cases and handerkerchiefs. Interior Minister Shivraj Patil told parliament the measures were in response to suggestions by the public.