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Kiren Rijiju slams flag desecration by protesters at RSS chief’s US event
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju strongly condemned protesters outside Madison Square Garden in New York for allegedly desecrating the Indian flag during RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s address. Sharing a video on X, Rijiju warned against insulting the national flag, while the protest also saw pro-Khalistan slogans.
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- Why it matters
- A government minister's public condemnation of flag desecration at a prominent event amplifies a specific protest incident and signals official displeasure with the groups involved.
- Most affected
- Protesters and pro-Khalistan groups at the event — Drawn into a public dispute with India's government over their conduct.
- Likely next
- Whether Indian authorities take further action or issue formal diplomatic communications regarding the protest.