PM Modi praises Lovlina Borgohain for flagging distorted India map in Glasgow restaurant

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday praised boxer Lovlina Borgohain for raising concerns after spotting a distorted map of India at a restaurant in Glasgow during the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Modi made the remarks while meeting Indian athletes who returned from Scotland after their successful Commonwealth Games campaign.

The controversy emerged when Borgohain, a boxer from Assam, noticed that the northeastern region was missing from an India map displayed on the menu of a Glasgow restaurant.

Borgohain had visited the eatery with members of the Indian boxing contingent for a celebratory dinner following India’s historic boxing campaign, in which the team won 10 medals.

While speaking to the restaurant management, Borgohain politely objected to the depiction and explained why it was particularly hurtful to people from the Northeast.

“Please don’t take this the wrong way. I felt a little hurt by this. In the map of India, our North East is missing,” she said, according to the account shared after the incident.

She also pointed out that a similar map was displayed elsewhere at the establishment and urged the restaurant to ensure that such an error was not repeated.

Restaurant apologises

The issue gained attention after the boxer’s objection was shared on social media.

Mister Singh’s India, the restaurant, later issued an apology and said it would replace the incorrect map.

“We will change the logo with proper map,” the establishment said, adding that it was honoured to have hosted the Indian team after their achievements at the Commonwealth Games.

The restaurant said the athletes and other guests had enjoyed their evening and that the occasion would remain a memorable one.

The Indian embassy in Glasgow also took note of the incident and raised the matter with the restaurant.

Modi’s praise for Borgohain came as he met the Commonwealth champions following their return from Scotland, highlighting the boxer’s decision to speak up over the incorrect representation of India.