During the flag hoisting at the BJP headquarters, that was broadcasted nationwide on DD, Amit Shah can be seen dropping the flag on the ground, which is followed by him saluting in the direction of the BJP cadre.
Shah’s clumsy handling of the ceremony violated two separate provisions of the Flag Code of India, 2002, The Telegraph reported.
Letting the flag drop the ground is a violation of clause 3.20 of the Code, “The Flag shall not be allowed to touch the ground or the floor or trail in water.”
Similarly, Section VI of the code, which pertains to “Salute” has also been violated. Clause 3.31 under the Section reads, “During the ceremony of hoisting or lowering the Flag or when the Flag is passing in a parade or in a review, all persons present should face the Flag and stand at attention. Those present in uniform should render the appropriate salute. When the Flag is in a moving column, persons present will stand at attention or salute as the Flag passes them. A dignitary may take the salute without a head dress.”
Instead of facing the flag during the salute, Shah ended up facing his own party members in the audience, violating the above rule as well.