Indian flag should be unfurled at the Universities: Shikhar Dhawan

Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan who is preparing himself for the Asia Cup T20, at a promotional event on Friday said that he is in full support to the Union Government’s plan to hoist the tricolor on the campuses of all the 46 Central Universities, to inculcate in the students the feeling of nationalism and pride for the nation.

Dhawan was quoted by PTI saying, “My take is simple. It (flag) should be unfurled at the Universities. It (flag) is the pride of the nation. The more the merrier I would say. Though you have touched upon a sensitive topic, one should never say anything ill about the country you live in,”

He said playing under the Indian flag is something he takes lot of pride in, “I was watching kabaddi last night and I subconsciously stood up while the national anthem was played. I play for the flag, playing for the country is the biggest honour for me. As citizens, we should take responsibility of our actions,” the left-hander added.

Talking about his game ahead of the multi-national Asia Cup and World T20, Shikhar Dhawan said he is fit and ready for both the tournaments.

The decision by the government comes in the wake of the recent incident and developments at the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) where students reportedly shouted anti-national slogans and a sedition case has been filed against JNU student’s union president Kanhiyalal.

In a meeting headed by the HRD Minister Smriti Irani had decided to adopt a resolution which asked all the 46 Central Universities to atop a 207-feet tall flag mast “prominently and proudly” on their campuses to symbolize a “strong India” and the move had to start with the JNU.