A bridge inauguration ceremony in Assam’s Dhubri district reportedly turned chaotic after a disagreement over the colour of a ribbon escalated into an alleged physical confrontation.
What was supposed to be a routine inauguration—with banana plants, a ceremonial ribbon and the customary ribbon-cutting—quickly became the centre of attention after the local MLA reportedly objected to one particular detail:
The ribbon was pink.
“Why Pink? Why Not Red?”
A Small Ceremonial Detail Turns Into a Heated Confrontation
According to the account accompanying a video circulating on social media, the MLA arrived at the bridge inauguration where a pink ribbon had been tied between two banana plants for the ceremony.
The MLA reportedly became angry after noticing the colour of the ribbon and questioned why pink had been used instead of red.
What followed allegedly went far beyond a disagreement over inauguration arrangements.
According to the account, the MLA grabbed the collar of a man standing nearby and slapped him several times.
The situation then reportedly escalated further.
From Ribbon Dispute to Banana-Plant Assault?
MLA Allegedly Uprooted a Banana Plant During the Chaos
The account circulating with the video claims that the MLA then uprooted one of the banana plants used for the ceremony and allegedly used it to hit the same man.
People at the venue were reportedly left stunned as what should have been a celebratory public event descended into a confrontation.
The incident has since attracted attention online, with viewers questioning how a disagreement over something as minor as a ceremonial ribbon could escalate into alleged physical violence.
The precise circumstances, identities of those involved and the MLA’s version of events would need to be established independently.
A Bridge Inauguration Becomes a Political Spectacle
The Ribbon Was Supposed to Be the Symbol of Celebration—Instead, It Became the Centre of the Controversy
Ribbon-cutting ceremonies are largely symbolic. The colour of the ribbon has no bearing on the engineering quality, safety or public utility of a bridge.
That makes the alleged escalation particularly striking.
A ceremony intended to mark the completion of public infrastructure instead became a spectacle involving allegations of anger, assault and chaos.
And that naturally raises a bigger question:
If elected representatives are expected to maintain public order and set an example, what message does an alleged physical confrontation send to the people watching?
Social Media Has Turned the Incident Into a Viral Debate
“Pink Ribbon, Red Anger”
The unusual nature of the incident has prompted sarcastic reactions online.
Some users have summed up the episode with jokes along the lines of:
“Ribbon was pink, but the MLA’s anger was red.”
Others have questioned why a ceremonial colour disagreement needed to become a confrontation in the first place.
However, viral reactions should not replace an official account of what actually happened.
If the video establishes physical assault, the relevant authorities would need to determine what occurred and whether any legal or disciplinary action is warranted.
The Bigger Question: Public Office Comes With Public Responsibility
An MLA Is Not Just Another Person at the Ceremony
Political leaders routinely find themselves in situations where arrangements may not go according to their expectations.
There can be disagreements over protocol, event management, signage, seating, flags, ribbons and countless other details.
But public office comes with an additional responsibility: handling disagreements without intimidation or violence.
If the allegations are confirmed, the controversy would therefore go beyond the colour of a ribbon.
It would become a question of conduct, restraint and accountability in public office.
The Bridge Was Built to Connect People. The Inauguration Ended Up Dividing the Room.
A pink ribbon lasted only moments.
The alleged confrontation, however, could leave a much longer impression.
A public bridge should symbolise connection, progress and development—not a scene where a ceremonial disagreement allegedly ends in slaps and a banana plant being turned into a weapon.
And perhaps the most ironic part of the entire episode is this:
The bridge was supposed to be inaugurated that day. Instead, the real thing that went viral was the MLA's temper.
