Omar Rules Out Deliberate Disrespect in Tricolour Display Row Involving Mehbooba

Srinagar, August 5, KNT: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday dismissed suggestions that PDP president and former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti had deliberately displayed the national flag incorrectly, saying the incident appeared to be an inadvertent mistake rather than an intentional act.

Responding to questions from reporters over the controversy surrounding the display of the Tricolour alongside the Jammu and Kashmir flag, Omar said he did not believe a person who had served as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir would knowingly commit such an act.

The Chief Minister said the error was most likely accidental and should not be viewed as a deliberate attempt to disrespect the national flag.

His remarks came amid a political row after objections were raised over the manner in which the Tricolour was displayed by Mehbooba Mufti during a protest. [KNT]

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