IAS Tina Dabi's Republic Day Blunder Goes Viral, Security Guard Corrects Protocol

• IAS Tina Dabi, Barmer District Collector, made a protocol error during Republic Day 2026 flag hoisting.
• After hoisting the flag, Dabi appeared confused about which direction to face for the salute.
• A security guard had to discreetly signal her to face the correct direction, captured in a viral video.
• The incident sparked criticism on social media, with netizens questioning her focus and administrative knowledge.
• Users on 'X' (formerly Twitter) trolled Dabi, suggesting her attention was on cameras rather than the national flag.

Why It Matters: IAS Tina Dabi's Republic Day flag hoisting error went viral, drawing widespread criticism for protocol lapse.