India celebrates 17 national symbols representing its heritage, culture, and values. Key symbols include the Tiranga flag, the Ashoka Chakra emblem, the Jana Gana Mana anthem, and the Vande ...

Matters came to a head with Mr. Arlekar digging his heels in Raj Bhavan’s position that Bharat Mata was emblematic of a unified Mother India and on a par with other national symbols.