Following the incident, the BJP launched a strong attack on the PDP Chief, accusing her of disrespecting the National Flag. Calling her a “terrorist”, Union Minister Giriraj Singh alleged that Mehbooba Mufti had consistently supported terrorists and criticised her over the incident. Speaking to reporters, Singh said, “Mehbooba Mufti is a terrorist. There are allegations that she held the national flag upside down. It is not right to disrespect the Tricolour, and it’s our responsibility to honour the National Flag if we are holding it.