Why is Tina Dabi trending? All about the IAS officer’s viral Republic Day video in Barmer

IAS officer Tina Dabi is facing backlash on social media after a video from the official event during the Republic Day celebrations in Barmer, Rajasthan, gained traction on social media. During R-Day celebrations, Tina Dhabi showed off the tricolor as planned, but a one-second moment put her under intense scrutiny. The moment he stood up to say hello and looked in the opposite direction was instantly caught on camera. Tina Dani paused briefly, sensing that something was not right. In the viral video, a nearby security personnel immediately pointed in the right direction, and then Dabi immediately adjusted his position and completed the formal salute.

The 30-second clip went viral and sparked various reactions on social media. “UPSC Topper IAS Tina Dabi ji at the Republic Day flag hoisting ceremony at Barmer collection office,” read a post on Some netizens called it a “protocol violation” while others deemed it an honest mistake, with comments like “That lousy hello.” One comment joked about “forgetting the basics after working 18 hours a day,” while another called it “shameless.” Some people even criticized Tina Dabi that such slips were inappropriate during national events.

Tina Dabi replied

According to ABP, responding to the criticism, Tina Dabi explained that this glitch was unintentional and caused by momentary confusion during a tight schedule, adding that it was immediately noticed and fixed. According to ABP, in administrative circles the controversy was largely dismissed as a minor, temporary glitch, and officials noted that the ceremony went on smoothly without any disruptions.

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Who is Tina Dhabi?

Tina Dhabi is no stranger to public attention and the Barmer district collector quickly became a viral sensation during the flag unfurling ceremony on Republic Day. He was born in Madhya Pradesh in November 1993. He moved to Delhi in his youth and went on to make history by securing All India 1st Rank in the Civil Services Examination in 2015. Tina Dabi was born into a family of civil servants. His father, Jaswant Dabi, worked in the Indian Telecommunication Service. Her mother, Himali Dabi, was an Indian Engineering Service officer before retiring to raise her daughters. He has a younger sister named Ria Dabi, who also became an IAS officer in 2020.

Tina Dabi is a famous IAS officer who topped the UPSC Civil Services Examination in 2015 at the age of 22. Since then, his career and personal life have frequently made headlines. In 2018, she married IAS officer Athar Aamir Khan, who ranked 2nd in the UPSC exam, where she ranked first in 2015, and divorced in 2021, and later married IPS officer Pradeep Gawande. The couple now has a son.
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