‘HC directive reiteration of govt’s old practice’ The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) today put its ruling alliance partner BJP in a spot by describing the controversy over the use of the state flag on the vehicles of constitutional authorities and government buildings as a “non-issue”. It said that everybody was “bound to respect and honour” the state flag and the High Court’s judgment was a “reiteration of the government’s earlier practice of upholding the sanctity and honour” of the state flag. The PDP’s stance on the issue is likely to…