Did PM Narendra Modi insult tricolour on Yoga Day?

A police complaint has been lodged on Monday against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for allegedly insulting the national flag during the International Day of Yoga celebrations. With the nation being upbeat over the successful celebration of Yoga Day, the news made rounds on Whatsapp creating ripples in the Union Territory.

The complaint was filed by V Sundar, a resident of Nellithope who approached the Orleanpet Police stating that PM Modi had insulted the national flag but was refused to be heard by the police initially. However, with persistence, an acknowledgement receipt was issued to him.

When questioned behind his action to lodge a complaint, Sundar, administrator of WhatsApp group Puducherry Poraligal Kuzhu and general secretary of Dalit Sena stated that he received a message Monday showing “Prime Minister wiping his face with the national flag” during the Yoga Day celebrations in New Delhi following which he filed a complaint as he felt that the Prime Minister had insulted the National Flag.

Senior Superintendent of Police (Law and Order) V J Chandran informed that he would enquire and confirm the authenticity of the complaint.