After controversy, Modi government takes signed flag back from chef Vikas Khanna

It has been reported that after the furore caused by the social media regarding the signed Indian flag by PM Modi has been taken back from celebrity chef Vikas Khanna.

According to reports, the Ministry of External Affairs took the flag back after it came to light that writing anything on the flag is a violation of the Indian Flag Code.

Early morning, it was reported that Modi autographed the Indian national flag which was to be presented by celebrity chef Vikas Khanna to the United States President Barack Obama. Commenting on the flag, chef Vikas Khanna had said, "Prime Minster has given this flag for President Obama, I will be meeting him."

The Indian Flag Code, 2002, Part II, Section 3, Explanation 4- point (f) clearly states that putting any kind of inscription upon the Indian National Flag is construed as disrespect to the flag.