Fisticuffs Erupt as Mosque Factions Battle Over National Flag Hoisting on India’s Independence Day!
Kasaragod: On the occasion of India’s 77th Independence Day, a scenario unfolded at the Jamaat mosque in Kasaragod’s Eruthumkadavu, where two factions found themselves in conflict over the hoisting of the national flag. The disagreement escalated into fisticuffs as both sides contested over who should have the honor of raising the tricolour. This dispute, which had been brewing for four months among the mosque committee’s groups, took a turn after discussions were held to find a resolution. The decision was made to jointly hoist the national flag as a symbol of unity. A flag hoisting ceremony was scheduled for August 15th at the mosque.
However, as the day arrived, tensions flared again as both factions disputed over the flag-raising. The situation escalated into physical clashes, captured in a video that circulated on social media, leading to accusations of disrespect towards the national flag. Authorities have initiated an investigation into the incident, with Vidyanagar police looking into the matter.
India marked its 77th Independence Day on August 15th, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivering his tenth address from the Red Fort in New Delhi. Meanwhile, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan hoisted the national flag at the Thiruvananthapuram Central Stadium. During his speech, Chief Minister Vijayan highlighted India’s achievements over the past 76 years and stressed the importance of progressing rapidly in areas like science, society, and the economy in the years ahead.