CPI(M) leaders in Kochi raise Congress flag instead of national flag on Independence Day

CPI(M) leaders in Kochi raise Congress flag instead of national flag on Independence Day

During the Independence Day celebrations in Eloor, Kochi, Kerala, an unfortunate incident occurred when the CPI(M) branch committee accidentally hoisted the Congress party's flag instead of the national flag. The error was committed by an elderly leader, who is also an office-bearer of the Left party's Senior Citizens' Forum.

The mix-up was noticed after the flag had been hoisted and was immediately rectified. The Congress flag remained up for approximately 10 minutes before being taken down. The leader responsible admitted to accidentally picking the wrong flag, and the incident was confirmed by a senior CPI(M) district leader.

The incident, which took place in the presence of several local leaders and members, drew sharp reactions online due to the political rivalry. However, party sources and officials emphasized that the error was unintentional and quickly rectified. The CPI(M) has described the incident as an 'honest mistake'.

Photos and videos of the event have spread widely on social media, sparking widespread reactions. Despite the mistake, the Independence Day celebrations in Eloor continued without further incident. The party has confirmed that no disciplinary action will be taken against the leader due to his age and the circumstances.

The incident is a rare but notable one during a significant national celebration and serves as a reminder to all political parties to exercise caution and vigilance during such events. The CPI(M) has expressed regret for the incident and has promised to take steps to prevent such errors in the future.