73-feet tall mast tricolour inaugurated at 15,200 feet in Arunachal’s Tawang
First Published: 30th December, 2023 16:28 IST
MLA Tsering Tashi appreciated the installation of the high mast national flag at Bumla.
Amid patriotic fervour, a 73-feet tall mast tricolour was inaugurated on Friday at Bumla in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang distrcit bordering China, an at altitude of 15,200 feet above mean seal level.
The colossal tricolour was hosted by Tawang MLA Tsering Tashi jointly with Maj Gen (Retd) Ashim Kohli, CEO of Flag Foundation of India in the presence of Tawang Brigade Commander Brigadier Vipul Singh Rajput.
The ceremony was attended by the officials of the district administration, troops of the Indian Army, ITBP & SSB, along with NCC cadets of 2 Arunachal Pradesh Battalion.
In his address, MLA Tsering Tashi appreciated the installation of the high mast national flag at Bumla. He said that the installation will be a source of inspiration for unity, integrity, and national strength.
Chief Minister Pema Khandu, expressing happiness and said that the high-mast tricolour is now a pride of the country.
In his tweet on X, the CM wrote, “Glory is where the flag of the Nation fly high. The 73 ft tall high mast Tricolour on 15200 ft Bumla is now a pride of Country. Jointly hoisted by MLA Tawang Shri @TseringTashis and CEO @FFOIndia Maj Gen Ashim Kohli (retd) in presence of Commander 190 Bde & other dignitaries.
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