Hyderabad, Jan. 13 -- Revolutionary Workers Party of India (RWI) candidate Pradnya Prabhulkar was served a legal notice by the Maharashtra Police after one of her supporters was seen carrying a bag with artwork of a Palestinian flag while campaigning in the Mumbai Municipal Corporation elections.

Prabhulkar, who is contesting from Ward no 140, was issued the notice on January 3 in Bhujpalwadi, Govandi. The notice terms the display of the Palestinian flag "illegal" that "could disturb public peace." Prabhulkar said her supporter uses the bag often.

Speaking to Maktoob Media, the RWI candidate said the Mumbai Police took pictures of their campaign, saying it was for routine records.

Little did she know that the image would be later used ...