Do you know there is a difference between the way the flag is hoisted on 15th August and on 26th January ?

1) First difference:
On the occasion of 15th August — Independence Day, the flag is pulled up by a rope from below, then opened and hoisted. This is done to honour the historical event of 15 August 1947. In the constitution, it is called Flag Hoisting.

On the other hand, on 26 January — Republic Day, the flag remains tied at the top, which is then opened and hoisted. In the Constitution it is called Flag Unfurling.

2) Second difference:
On August 15, the Prime Minister (head of the Central Government) hoists the flag, because the Constitution of India did not come into force on the day India got independence. The President (constitutional head of the nation), had not taken office then.

On the other hand, on Republic Day, the President addresses the nation. 26 January commemorates the implementation of the Constitution in the country.

On this day, the constitutional head or the President hoists the flag.

3) 3rd difference:
Flag hoisting is done from the Red Fort on Independence Day. At the same time, the flag is unfurled on Rajpath on Republic Day.