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L-G Sinha unveils 108-foot national flag in Akhnoor on Vijay Diwas

Lieutenant Governor paid homage to the martyrs, soldiers and officers

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J&K L-G Manoj Sinha at Akhnoor for unveiling the 108-foot national flag.
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Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday unveiled the 108-foot high mast National Flag at Kachrial in Akhnoor on the occasion of Vijay Diwas. The Lieutenant Governor paid homage to the martyrs, soldiers and officers, who made the country proud by their valour and sacrifice during 1971 war. He also felicitated the war veterans and ‘Veer Naris’ and saluted their courage and sacrifice for the nation.
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“The land of Kachrial not only holds historical significance but it is also a holy land for the countrymen as every inch of this place gratefully remembers those brave soldiers who laid down their lives while guarding sovereignty and integrity of the nation in 1965 and 1971 wars,” Sinha said.

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He congratulated the General Officer Commanding, White Knight Corps (16 Corps), Lieutenant General PK Mishra of this very thoughtful gesture of installing the 108 feet high mast national flag. He also appreciated the Flag Foundation of India for its remarkable contribution in this historic initiative.

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“May our beloved and victorious Tricolour fly high in the world. Our tricolour is a symbol of our freedom, of our self-respect, and of sacrifices and martyrdom. Together, we should march to achieve the lofty vision of making India a developed nation,” the L-G said.

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