On India's 78th Independence Day, the national flag was notably not hoisted at the official residence of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who is currently imprisoned in connection with a corruption case linked to an excise policy scam. His wife, Sunita Kejriwal, expressed her sorrow on social media, criticizing the government for what she termed a 'dictatorship' that can imprison an elected leader but cannot suppress patriotism. The Supreme Court denied Kejriwal's request for interim bail just before the holiday, further complicating the situation. AAP minister Atishi also condemned the circumstances, calling for a pledge to fight against dictatorship. The General Administration Department deemed it legally invalid for Atishi to hoist the flag on behalf of Kejriwal, leading to uncertainty about the flag-raising ceremony. The controversy highlights ongoing tensions between the AAP government and the central government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.