Kolkata, Aug. 10 -- Bharatiya Janata Party MLA and former Indian cricketer Ashok Dinda on Sunday condemned the West Bengal police for their handling of the 'Nabanna Abhiyan' protest rally, alleging the state's police force disrespected the national flag and used excessive violence.

"I am an Indian cricketer. I play for the nation. For me, the nation is first and everything comes after it...If someone steps on the national flag, I will not tolerate it. It is important to give a befitting reply to Mamata Banerjee's police," Dinda said while speaking to ANI.

The protest was held demanding justice for the RG Kar rape-murder victim, and Dinda alleged that the parents of the victim were also hurt.

Dinda said, "We took to the streets ('Nabann...