New Delhi: Kerala minister Ahammad Devarkovil on Wednesday unfurled the national flag upside down during the Republic Day celebrations in the Kasargod district. The Minister, who is the nominee of the Indian National League (INL), an ally of CPI (M)-LDF, was the chief guest of the Republic Day function at district headquarters.
The minister, who holds several portfolios in the ruling government, and officers further saluted the flag without realising it was hoisted upside down. He went on to proceed with his R-Day speech at Municipal Stadium, only after he was interrupted and being pointed out that the flag was hoisted upside down, then they have unfurled the flag properly.
Despite the presence of many leaders, top police officials and other dignitaries, none of them couldn't find out the gaffe.
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Following this, Kerala BJP Chief K Surendran demanded Devarkovil's resignation and a police case be registered against him for disrespecting the Tiranga.
"It is a matter of serious concern that the minister also saluted the tricolour after it was hoisted upside down. It is ridiculous that despite such a grave mistake, neither the minister nor the officials realised the error," Surendran said as quoted by India Today.
Surendran further wanted the police to initiate an investigation into the incident.
Senior Congress leader and an MP from Kasargod, Rajmohan Unnithan, called the incident to be unfortunate and wanted the state government to take stern action against Devarkovil.