Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Indian Flag Desecrated, Khalistan Slogans Raised at Madison Square Garden
A group connected with SFJ reportedly damaged or disrespected India's national flag at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The group also raised slogans supporting Khalistan.
Sources said the event had been planned several days earlier.
Rijiju condemned what happened.
A similar flag incident occurred at India's High Commission in London in March 2023.
The National Investigation Agency is investigating that London case.
SFJ supporters were also accused of desecrating the Indian flag at rallies in Canada during 2023 and 2024.
Separately, a coalition led by the Indian American Muslim Council called for a protest outside Madison Square Garden.
Supporters associated with SFJ allegedly desecrated the Indian flag at New York City's Madison Square Garden.
Pro-Khalistan slogans were reportedly raised during the incident.
Sources said SFJ supporters had planned the incident several days in advance.
Rijiju condemned the incident, which follows similar actions in London and Canada.
A coalition led by the Indian American Muslim Council also called for a protest outside Madison Square Garden.
- Who
- Supporters associated with SFJ; Rijiju condemned the incident, while a coalition led by the Indian American Muslim Council called for a protest.
- What
- The Indian national flag was reportedly desecrated and pro-Khalistan slogans were raised at Madison Square Garden.
- When
- The date of the Madison Square Garden incident is not specified; related Canadian incidents occurred between 2023 and 2024, and the London incident occurred in March 2023.
- Where
- Madison Square Garden in New York City; related incidents were reported in London and Canada.
- Why
- Sources said the Madison Square Garden incident had been planned several days in advance; the articles do not provide a further stated motive.
Indian Officials and Supporters
Khalistan-Linked Activists and Protest Organizers
Flag incident
Indian Officials and Supporters
Rijiju condemned the reported desecration of the Indian national flag and the raising of pro-Khalistan slogans.
Khalistan-Linked Activists and Protest Organizers
Supporters associated with SFJ were reported to have carried out the act; the articles do not provide their direct response.
Protest outside Madison Square Garden
Indian Officials and Supporters
The reported protest call was presented alongside the flag incident and its condemnation.
Khalistan-Linked Activists and Protest Organizers
A coalition led by the Indian American Muslim Council called for a protest outside Madison Square Garden; the articles do not state the coalition's specific demands.
- Location
- Madison Square Garden, New York City
- Reported conduct
- Desecration of the Indian national flag and raising of pro-Khalistan slogans
- Planning
- Sources said the incident was planned several days in advance
- Condemnation
- Rijiju condemned the incident
- Earlier London incident
- The Indian national flag was pulled down at India's High Commission in London in March 2023
- Investigation
- The NIA is probing the London case
- Other protest activity
- A coalition led by the Indian American Muslim Council called for a protest outside Madison Square Garden