Did Bajrang Punia Disrespect The Indian Flag? The Wrestler Stepped On a 'Tiranga' Inscribed Poster

Olympic Bronze medalist from Tokyo 2020, Bajrang Punia, was one of individuals who turned up to receive Vinesh Phogat on her return to India after enduring an unfortunate conclusion at Paris Olympics. Phogat h reached final of 50kg Freestyle Wrestling, but due to being assessed overweight on day of her Gold medal match, she got disqualified and h to return medal-less. Vinesh took her case to CAS but judicial body did not rule in favour of Indian wrestler. Phogat received a rousing reception upon returning to India.

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Bajrang Punia under fire for purportedly disrespecting Indian Flag

On Saturday, a roshow of sorts took place, where Vinesh Phogat waved at fans and showcased gratitude to m for supporting her incessantly in tough phase that transpired during Olympics. Tokyo and Rio Olympics medalists, Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik accompanied her on her journey.

Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik dressed crowd through sunroof of car and Bajrang Punia was standing on bonnet of car. car was surrounded by media persons from all around, Punia was spotted requesting m to move aside and gave car space to move. However, as Bajrang was urging individuals to free-up some space for commute to move, it was caught on camera that he was standing on a poster, which h Tricolor inscribed in two places.

clip is making waves on social media, where several users have come in unison to allege Punia of disrespecting Indian National Flag.

What do you think, did Bajrang Punia disrespect flag or did situation le him re?