BENGALURU, Nov. 2 -- Karnataka chief minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday reiterated the government's commitment to declare yellow-and-red Kannada flag as the official state flag after some tweaks, underlining that the state would introduce a legal framework to enable it to be flown alongside the national flag on government and private buildings.

"Our flag should have a clear design, and there must be clear guidelines on where it should be hoisted. We will hold detailed discussions with legislators during the forthcoming Assembly session, gather public opinion, and take a final decision," Shivakumar said after hoisting the national and Kannada flags at the 71st Kannada Rajyotsava celebrations at Kanteerava Stadium.

Shivakumar said the legal...