Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has issued a stern warning following an alleged incident of disrespect toward the Indian national flag in New York. As per reports, the demonstration involved controversial actions targeting the tricolour, prompting sharp rebukes from the Indian government regarding the preservation of national dignity abroad.
The Incident in New York
According to reports, the controversy erupted after protesters in New York were allegedly seen engaging in disrespectful acts toward the Indian flag, which reportedly included tying the national flag to a foot and tearing another. Such public demonstrations targeting national symbols have historically drawn swift diplomatic and political pushback from New Delhi, turning overseas protests into sensitive domestic political talking points.
Government Response and Political Warnings
In response to the developments, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju delivered a sharp admonition to the individuals involved. Rijiju explicitly warned the protesters that their actions "will cost you dearly" and asserted that the insult to the tricolour would prove costly. The official stance emphasizes zero tolerance for the desecration of national symbols, regardless of where such incidents take place globally.