Karnataka Plans Kannada Flag Rules for Private Firms and Government Offices
What Happened
Karnataka Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar said on November 1, 2026, that the government plans to formalise recognition of the yellow-and-red Kannada flag. An order enabling private institutions to display it is expected this month, while mandatory display is being considered for government-supported institutions. The proposal will be discussed during the legislature's winter session in Belagavi.
Key Takeaways
The proposal could establish formal rules for displaying the Kannada flag at public and private institutions. However, no statewide mandate for all private companies has been formally enacted.