Tamil Nadu Government Apologizes for ISRO Ad Featuring Chinese Flag
Amid criticism, the Tamil Nadu government acknowledges a 'small mistake' in an ISRO advertisement that mistakenly included a Chinese flag, sparking a political row.
- The Tamil Nadu government admitted to a 'small mistake' in an ISRO advertisement that featured a Chinese flag, following criticism from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- Prime Minister Modi accused the DMK-led government of insulting India's space achievements and scientists by using the Chinese flag in the ad.
- Fisheries Minister Anitha R Radhakrishnan, responsible for the ad, stated the inclusion of the Chinese flag was a designer's error, emphasizing the DMK's love for India.
- BJP extended birthday wishes to Chief Minister MK Stalin in Mandarin, amidst the controversy, as a jibe.
- The controversy arose after an ad commissioned by Tamil Nadu's Animal Husbandry Minister showcased a rocket with a Chinese flag, intended to highlight the DMK's role in establishing a new ISRO launch pad.
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