Politics

Did Modi insult Indian national flag?

DailyBiteJune 24, 2015 | 18:51 IST

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi performs yoga along with thousands of Indians on Rajpath, in New Delhi, India, Sunday, June 21, 2015. (Photo:AP)

The lodging of a police complaint against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for allegedly "insulting" the national flag during the International Day of Yoga celebrations created ripples in the Union Territory on Monday. The news made rounds on WhatsApp even as the nation was buoyant with the successful celebration of Yoga Day.

V Sundar, a resident of Nellithope, approached the Orleanpet Police with a complaint against Modi stating that he had insulted the national flag. But  police refused to hear him initially. On persisting, they issued him an acknowledgement receipt. Read more here.

Last updated: June 24, 2015 | 18:51
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