Centre puts Karnataka flag plan on hold

The Centre has said the Karnataka government’s proposal to approve an official flag for the state was put on hold as the election code of conduct came into force due to the upcoming Assembly polls.

The Home ministry’s comments came after Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to approve the state flag.

“The request for a separate flag was received from Karnataka. Since the election code of conduct has come into force, the consideration has been put on hold,” an official spokesperson said.