The rangoli was reportedly designed on Republic Day and replaced the Ashoka Chakra in the Indian National Flag with Karnataka’s state map in the center.

A Republic Day flag decoration at RVITM in Bengaluru, featuring Karnataka's map in place of the Ashoka Chakra, sparked online controversy.

A Republic Day flag decoration at RVITM in Bengaluru, featuring Karnataka's map in place of the Ashoka ... Further, the cadet criticised the original poster of the image, alleging their intent ...