Vice-President Hamid Ansari cites protocol to clarify on saluting row

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Responding to attacks on social media that he breached protocol by not saluting the tricolour when the national anthem was being played during the Republic Day celebrations, Vice-President Hamid Ansari has said that protocol obligates only the President to salute. A statement issued by his office said, "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."

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