BENGALURU:The BJP leader has made controversial remarks in the name of the national flag. He claimed that 'Bhagwa Dhwaj' or saffron flag may become the national flag of the country in the future by replacing the tricolour flag. The senior BJP leader KS Eshwarappa went on to add that the saffron flag is a symbol of sacrifice.

Bhagwa dhwaj is a flag that has been revered in this country for a long time. It has a history of thousands of years. The saffron flag is a symbol of sacrifice. In RSS, we pray in front of the saffron flag to inculcate that value in us. There is no doubt that the saffron flag will be the national flag of this country today or someday, commented Eshwarappa.

"We don’t have to hoist the tricolour whenever the Congress tell us. According to our constitution, the tricolour is the national flag and we give it whatever respect it deserves," he added. Eshwarappa had to resign from the ministry following the suicide of a contractor who alleged corruption.