As Prime Minister Narendra Modi was busy performing asanas during the grand celebration of International Yoga day, some of his post-asana activities have now dragged him into controversy. He has been accused of insulting the national flag by a social worker of Pondicherry, who has lodged a complaint against Modi for wiping his face using the tricolor scarf he was wearing. Requesting the police to conduct an inquiry, the complainant sought to register a case against Modi under the Prevention of Dishonour to National Flag Act. But this is not the first time when such a mistake has been identified and subsequently a case has been filed. We dug up a couple more of these 'outrageous' claims for your benefit: Source: ALL INDIA ROUNDUP

Mallika chose the wrong attire to cover herself

Bollywood actress Mallika Sherawat created a massive outrage after posters of her, wrapped in national flag were out everywhere. The protest was made by a 24-year-old law graduate, Sumit Kumar, who alleged, in his complaint, that the poster clearly showed Mallika Sherawat insulting the national flag by using it as a costume. The case was moved to a civil court in New Delhi.

Source: The Indian Express

Off-court controversy for Sania

In January 2008, a case was filed against Sania Mirza in a court for allegedly disrespecting the national flag. The complainant alleged that Mirza had disrespected the national Tricolour by putting her feet towards the flag during a function whose reports were carried in newspapers.

Source: Youtube