The Indian independence movement flag (1931 version) featured saffron, white, and green horizontal stripes with a spinning wheel (charkha) centred — Mahatma Gandhi's symbol of self-reliance. Adopted by the Indian National Congress in 1931, this flag evolved from earlier versions.
India's independence flag (1947) represented freedom from British rule. Designed by Pingali Venkayya. The modern Indian flag is based on this independence flag.
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