Kathmandu, April 29 -- The rampant use of the national flag at political gatherings, protests, and various other events has emerged as a matter of concern for the government.

The issue has become tricky as the procedure on the use of the national flag does not explicitly state whether it can be used in events organised by political parties and other groups promoting their agenda.

Part 3, section 62 of the Procedure on the National Flag of Nepal-2012 specifies the procedures on the use of the national flag. Under the section titled "Prohibition on the use of the national flag," it clearly states that the flag should only be used for hoisting purposes.

While the general public is not barred from using the flag, the procedure stresses tha...