New Delhi, Jan. 26 -- A brief clip from Republic Day celebrations in Rajasthan has pushed senior IAS officer Tina Dabi into the social media spotlight, after a momentary lapse during a flag unfurling ceremony triggered widespread discussion online.

The video, which surfaced on social platforms on Sunday, shows Dabi unfurling the Tricolour during the Republic Day function at the District Collectorate premises in Barmer. Moments later, she appears to turn away from the national flag and salute in the opposite direction, before being promptly guided by an officer present at the venue. She immediately corrects her position and salutes the national flag.

Though the incident lasted only a few seconds, the clip was rapidly shared across platfo...