Washington, June 04: An incident of insulting the Indian tricolor in Texas, USA, has caused intense outrage.
A video of a man tearing the Indian tricolor in a public place and shouting anti-India slogans has gone viral, drawing condemnation from the Indian community worldwide.
According to reports, the incident is said to have taken place in the city of Frisco, Texas, where a man held the Indian tricolor in his hand and tore it near the local city hall.
He is heard shouting slogans like “F* India” in the video. Also, some people present at the place were seen cheering in support of his act.
The video spread rapidly on various platforms including social networking site X, and thousands of people expressed outrage. Many condemned the insult to the national flag and said that this is an act that cannot be justified in the name of freedom of expression.
Indians legally residing in the US are making significant contributions in many fields including technology, medicine, and education. Thus, hatred and anti-immigration sentiments against Indian immigrants are increasing, which is leading to such incidents, he said.
On the other hand, some have expressed their views by putting forward a debate on immigration policy and demographic change. However, despite differences of opinion, there is a widespread opinion that it is not right to insult the national flag of any country or shout hate slogans.
The local administration or law enforcement agencies have not officially commented on the incident. It is not yet clear whether any action has been taken against the person in the video.
The incident has caused resentment among the Indian community in the US and is the subject of intense discussion on social media. Many have demanded strict action against the act of insulting the national flag of India.