City markets soak in patriotic fervours; people flock to stalls to buy tricolour flags, wristbands

Time of India

2 days ago

Patna: City markets were abuzz with patriotic fervour on the eve of the 79th Independence Day celebrations. People, including enthusiastic schoolchildren to spirited senior citizens, flocked stalls to buy tricolour-themed merchandise—flags, wristbands, and more on Thursday.
This year, many stalls were seen selling flags made of cloth, reflecting a conscious move away from plastic.
Mohammed Saquib (62), who has been setting up his Independence Day stall outside Patna Women's College for the past 22 years, said, "We offer flags priced between Rs10 and Rs 300, depending on the size. Plastic flags are no longer in demand—many people now prefer cloth ones. Paper flags tear easily and don't hold up in water, so we've stopped selling those too."
On Bailey Road, retired Major Ajay Kumar, a Kargil War veteran from Begusarai, was spotted fixing a tricolour to his bike. "I make it a point to buy a flag every year," he said. "It's my way of honouring the nation. For army personnel, the flag holds deep emotional significance."
Nitish Kumar, a shopkeeper on Boring Road, has brought this year a new merchandise—a satin ribbon priced at Rs10. "It's designed to be tied to car door handles or worn on the wrist," he explained.
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The ribbon features stripes of saffron, white, green, and blue, with 'Mera Bharat Mahaan' printed in Hindi.
Young patriots Adit and Govinda, both eight years old and students of Class IV, were seen buying tricolour bangles for their five-year-old sister. Enthralled by the festive spirit, they also picked up face masks in the national colours to wear during their school's flag hoisting ceremony.
Mohammed Jahangir, who runs a temporary stall near Carmel High School, said that wristbands are especially popular among children preparing for school functions. "I source all my stock from Delhi," he said. "But this year, business is slow. The frequent rains have kept customers away and damaged some of my boxed goods."
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