Why wasnt Vice-President Hamid Ansari saluting when the national anthem was being played, demanded the new thekedaar s of patriotism. It blew up to such proportions that the vice-presidents office had to issue a clarification. As per the protocol, when the national anthem is played, the Principal Dignitary and persons in uniform take the salute. Those in civil dress stand in attention. During the Republic Day Parade, the President of India, as Supreme Commander, takes the salute. As per protocol, the Vice-President is required to stand in attention.
Posted on: Tue, 27 Jan 2015 15:29:09 +0000
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