Story and Photos of MANDIRA BEDI Saree Controversy : Unintensional Disrespect to Indian Flag

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Actress and cricket commentator Mandira Bedi has landed in a bit of trouble with a complaint against her for showing disrespect to the national flag.

Gyan Prakash Kamra, a Jaipur resident, has accused Mandira of disrespecting the tricolour by wearing it as a design on her saree.

The actress, while hosting the Extra Innings show on Set Max channel during the final of the World Cup on Saturday, wore a sari that had the national flags of 16 participating countries printed on it.

India's flag, however, found place near her knees, which allegedly violates the Flag Code.

"She has shown disrespect to our national flag. So I have lodged a police complaint against her under Section 2 of the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971," Kamra said.

Mandira later changed the sari and apologised on the television. "I had kept this sari specially to wear on the day of the final but if I have offended anybody's sentiments, I offer my deep apology. It was inadvertent and not intentional. I am proud of being an Indian and do not have any intention to show disrespect to the national flag," she said.

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Here are some more captures of Mandira Bedi in her controversial Saree.