Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar says the state is considering officially recognizing the Kannada flag and making its display mandatory across institutions in the state. Reporting from both outlets indicates the government would issue orders to formalize recognition and regulate where the flag can or must be flown.
According to the coverage, the state plans to cover both government-supported entities and, through separate measures, private institutions as well. One outlet adds that the government is considering making flag display compulsory for institutions supported by the state, while also issuing an order that would allow private institutions to fly the flag. Another outlet frames the proposal more directly around making the flag mandatory in government and private offices in Karnataka, reflecting a tighter focus on the requirement rather than the authorization aspect.
