A controversy erupted over an advertisement related to the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) new launch complex in Tamil Nadu, which mistakenly featured a Chinese flag. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) criticized the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government for the gaffe, accusing it of insulting Indian scientists and undermining the country's achievements in the space sector. Tamil Nadu Fishermen's Welfare and Fisheries Minister Anitha Radhakrishnan admitted to the error, stating it was a mistake in the newspaper advertisement regarding the rocket launch pad in the Kulasekarapatnam area. The incident has sparked a political warpath, with the BJP, through its leader Annamalai, highlighting past inefficiencies of the DMK and accusing the party of attempting to divide the country. Major Pawan Kumar also commented on the incident, stating it insulted not just scientists but soldiers, and hinted at a 'Pro-Pakistan' sentiment. The DMK, on its part, has responded to the criticism but has not asked for public forgiveness.
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The development comes amid a row over an advertisement related to ISRO's new launch complex in Tamil Nadu that featured a 'Chinese flag' #Stalin https://t.co/5ASwnBelga
Thoothukudi | Tamil Nadu Fishermen's Welfare and Fisheries Minister Anitha Radhakrishnan says, "A small mistake has been made in the newspaper advertisement given by us regarding the setting up of rocket launch pad in Kulasekarapatnam area. The image of the Chinese flag in the… https://t.co/7Oc05ApDnN
A disgusting comment on Indian astronauts by a Chinese counselor. Shame https://t.co/rV7BxLDltN
"This incident is a shameful incident. It is not just the scientists who have been insulted; our soldiers who have sacrificed their lives for the country have also been insulted," says Major Pawan Kumar when asked about the Chinese flag symbol on the rocket and the “Pro-Pakistan”… https://t.co/x5InDC6Zsc
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DMK, the govt whose leaders held a conference and talked about the 'eradication of Sanatan Dharma', is now undermining the achievements of India by using an advertisement with China's flag on our rocket. DMK leaders have neither condemned this nor asked for people's forgiveness.… https://t.co/bgoL3tUSD5
The DMK Govt has used China’s flag on the ISRO launchpad in Tamil Nadu. This not only shows the state government’s insult to Indian scientists and their hard work, but also their hesitance in accepting New India’s unprecedented leap in the space sector. Listen to PM Modi… https://t.co/eKsLa4WlRs
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PM Modi, BJP On Warpath Over Minister's 'China Flag On Indian Rocket' Ad https://t.co/4IKHKjbOu7 https://t.co/XBvQ4rG2Fp
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