VISAKHAPATNAM: Narsipatnam municipal chairperson G Adilakshmi has kicked off a row by cutting a cake with a tricolour topping.
The incident took place on Independence Day but came to light on Wednesday after a photograph of Adilakshmi cutting a cake with tricolour topping went viral on social media. She had attended the function held at the 28th ward secretariat in Narsipatnam town. Adilakshmi also distributed pieces of the cake to municipal councillors and secretariat staff. Locals alleged she insulted the national flag.
When contacted, Adilakshmi told TOI there was no Ashoka chakra on the cake, and it was only a tricolour cake. — Siva G
