Kiren Rijiju Fumes After Viral Video Shows Indian Flag Desecration in New York: ‘Will Cost You Dearly’
Rijiju said criticism of the RSS and government is fair, but insulting the Indian flag crosses a line, after a video showed protesters tearing it apart.
- On Saturday, protesters outside Madison Square Garden in New York allegedly desecrated the Indian flag and raised pro-Khalistan slogans while RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat addressed over 6,000 community members at Infosys Theatre.
- Bhagwat delivered a keynote address urging the Indian-American community to embrace diversity, supported by interfaith leaders including Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal, Chief Executive Officer of the Rabbinical Assembly, and Reverend Adriene Thorne, senior minister of the Riverside Church.
- Union Minister Kiren Rijiju took serious exception to the alleged flag desecration on Sunday, posting a video on X to warn that while criticism of the RSS or BJP is permitted, insulting the nation crosses a line.
- "We always said, you have freedom to criticise RSS, BJP or government," Rijiju said, adding, "Do not insult our flag and my country. It will cost you dearly."
- Videos surfacing online from Saturday's demonstration allegedly show protesters tying the Indian Tricolour to a foot and tearing another flag apart, actions that prompted the government's sharp response regarding treatment of national symbols.
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'Will cost you dearly': Rijiju warns New York protesters over Indian flag desecration
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju strongly condemned the alleged desecration of the Indian flag and pro-Khalistan slogans by protesters outside Madison Square Garden in New York, where RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat addressed the Indian-American community. Rijiju warned against insulting the nation and its flag, while Bhagwat spoke on unity in diversity.
Indian flag disrespected in New York, Kiren Rijiju warns protesters it ‘will cost you dearly’
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has warned protesters after alleged acts of disrespect towards the Indian national flag during a demonstration outside New York’s Madison Square Garden, where RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat was addressing an event.
Dont abuse our nation, will cost you dearly: Rijiju warns NY protesters desecrating Indian flag - The Tribune
Union minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday took serious exception to protesters allegedly desecrating the Indian flag outside the New York venue where RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat addressed an event.
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