Karnataka flag likely to be tricolour with an emblem on white

Bengaluru: The State Government is all set to make a formal application to the Centre looking for a separate flag for Karnataka. The proposed Karnataka flag will be yellow, white and red, with the state’s emblem — Gandaberunda — at its centre.

The colours yellow and red would have been ideal, but since Kannada Paksha raised opposition, that could not be considered. The committee has suggested three colours, with white in the middle along with yellow and red. The panel felt white, symbolizing peace, captures Karnataka’s image the best, along with the other two colours that have become identical with Kannada distinctiveness.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has told the reports that the report has been received and it will be placed and discussed in the next cabinet meeting which is likely to be held on February 14 or 15..

Another official said the government will seek an amendment to enable necessities of including the Karnataka flag as one of the symbols in the Flag Code. If the centre approves the amendment, Karnataka will be the second state in India to have its own flag besides Jammu and Kashmir.