LIVE | New York: India Hits Back After National Flag Torn & Walked On | Firstpost America

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Videos shared on social media appear to show the Indian national flag being walked on and torn during protests outside Madison Square Garden in New York on August 29. The demonstrations were held against RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s appearance at an event organised by American Hindus for Engagement and Dialogue. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju condemned the incident and warned those involved it would 'cost them dearly.' Sikhs for Justice — designated a terrorist organisation under Indian law is reported to be among the groups involved. We explain what happened, who was protesting, and why. Daniel Laurel brings you the details on Firstpost America. Also on the show: -Turkey's Hürjet 'Supersonic Trainer' Takes Flight: Erdogan's Big Air Power Bet -'Turbans Not Allowed' In Austria? -SpiceJet Amritsar-Dubai Flight Delayed 18 Hours --- New York Protest | Indian National Flag | India Hits Back | Kiren Rijiju | Mohan Bhagwat | Madison Square Garden | Khalistan Protest | Indian Diaspora | New York

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