Mehbooba Mufti holds Indian national flag upside down during protest in Srinagar
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti held the Indian national flag upside down during a protest in Srinagar against the revocation of Article 370. The incident occurred outside the PDP party office as the party observed a day of protest. Visuals of the event have circulated, drawing criticism from some Kashmiri citizens who have called for legal action against the leader.
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What Happened
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti participated in a protest outside the PDP party office in Srinagar. During the demonstration, which marked a day of protest against the revocation of Article 370, Mufti was seen holding the Indian national flag in an inverted position. Visuals of the incident were subsequently released to the public.
The act has drawn sharp criticism from some Kashmiri citizens who have demanded that the leader be imprisoned for the gesture. Mufti has previously faced scrutiny for her public remarks regarding national symbols and the Indian military, including past comments criticizing the use of slogans like Jai Hind and Vande Mataram.
Key Facts
- Mehbooba Mufti is the leader of the PDP and a former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir.Source not recorded
- The protest took place outside the PDP party office in Srinagar.Source not recorded
- The demonstration was held to protest the revocation of Article 370.Source not recorded
- Visual evidence shows Mufti holding the Indian national flag upside down.Source not recorded
- Some Kashmiri citizens have publicly criticized the action and called for her imprisonment.Source not recorded
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