Birmingham City Council has reignited its flag row by lighting up its local library to mark India's independence just hours after showing the same courtesy to Pakistan. 

In a social media post, which almost immediately removed the ability to leave a comment, Birmingham City Council wrote: "Tonight we will be lighting the Library of Birmingham orange, green and white to mark the eve of 79th anniversary of India's independence day which is celebrated on August 15."

Birmingham City Council sparked fury after lighting up its local library in green and white to mark Pakistan's independence{ai:summary}<p>Birmingham City Council lit the Library of Birmingham in orange, white and green to mark India's independence day.</p><p>Hours earlier, it did the same for Pakistan; the social post announcing the gesture quickly disabled comments. #politics</p>

Birmingham Council reignites flag row as library marks Indian independence while Union Jacks removed

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