Wrestler Vinesh Phogat has returned to India from Paris Olympics. She could not win a medal even after reaching the finals due to being 100 grams overweight. She was given a warm welcome at Delhi airport. Bajrang Punia was present there during this time. Bajrang is being accused of insulting the tricolor.
New Delhi: There has been a controversy over Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia standing on the tricolor poster. This incident happened on 17 August at Delhi airport. Vinesh Phogat was being given a grand welcome on her return from Paris Olympics. Bajrang, who won a medal for India in Tokyo Olympics, was also present at the airport to welcome Vinesh. Vinesh could not win an Olympic medal even after making it to the final of the 50 kg category.
Bajrang placed a shoe on the tricolor
During the welcome of Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang stood on the tricolor poster. He was standing on the bonnet of the car wearing a shoe. Bajrang was handling the crowd and the media from there. The tricolor poster was stuck on the bonnet itself. Bajrang placed his foot on it. The video of this incident has gone viral on social media. People on social media are accusing Bajrang of insulting the tricolor.
Bajrang Punia standing on the Tricolour stickers.
Deepender Singh Hooda is not even stopping him. pic.twitter.com/zJIJDTGYhP
— The Hawk Eye (@thehawkeyex) August 17, 2024
SHOCKING NEWS 🚨 Bajrang Punia stood on Tiranga. pic.twitter.com/CQjsemDgqw
— Times Algebra (@TimesAlgebraIND) August 17, 2024
Bajrang Punia stepping on National Flag!
🤦🏻♂️https://t.co/w4dt8yr4vx— Facts (@BefittingFacts) August 17, 2024
First disrespects Padma Shri and Now stands on National Flag 😡
Bajrang punia have some shame! pic.twitter.com/E2hNeZAEfn
— Aditya (@Adityaonabird) August 17, 2024
Hey @BajrangPunia, you should be ashamed for standing over Our National Pride; Tiranga….
You’ll get Congress ticket anyways, no need to do this to impress the Italian family. pic.twitter.com/diZEIQodcm
— Politicspedia (@Politicspedia23) August 17, 2024