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Jul 01, 2025
Case registered against BJP councillor over flag remarks
N. Sivarajan, a municipal councilor from Palakkad and former BJP national council member, has landed in legal trouble after suggesting the Indian national flag be swapped with the RSS's saffron flag.
He also floated new flag ideas for Congress and CPI(M), sparking outrage across parties.
Police have booked him under BNS Section 192 for allegedly promoting riots.
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Sivarajan set to appear before police on July 7
Sivarajan is set to appear before police on July 7. His comments have drawn sharp criticism from Congress and youth groups like DYFI, who are pushing for sedition charges.
The case has put a spotlight on just how sensitive national symbols can be in politics, with many watching closely to see what unfolds next.