The Economic Times

UP assembly speaker draws ire for leaving dais during National Anthem at Unnao event

Uttar Pradesh Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana has sparked outrage after footage emerged of him leaving the dais during the National Anthem. Opposition leaders have called for his apology, questioning his respect for national sentiments. In his defense, Mahana clarified that the anthem was not played at the location where he received his guard of honor. This incident unfolded during a principals' council event on Saturday.