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108-Feet National Flag Mast Inaugurated at Hyderabad Army Garrison

Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma inaugurated a 108-feet high national flag mast at the Mehdipatnam Army Garrison in Hyderabad. The ceremony honored the bravery and sacrifices of the Indian armed forces and their families. The flag mast was sponsored by the Flag Foundation of India and is the third-tallest in the city. The event highlighted the military heritage of the garrison and the synergy between civil administration and the Army.

Key Points: 108-Feet National Flag Mast Inaugurated in Hyderabad

  • 108-feet flag mast inaugurated
  • Tribute to armed forces' sacrifice
  • Promotes national pride and patriotism
  • Third-tallest flagpost in Hyderabad
  • Synergy between civil and military
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National flag on 108-feet high mast installed at Army Garrison in Hyderabad

Telangana Governor inaugurates 108-feet high national flag mast at Mehdipatnam Army Garrison, honoring armed forces and national pride.

"installation of this high-mast flag is a testament to the seamless synergy between the civil administration and the Bison Division - Maj Gen Rahul Dev Sharma"

Hyderabad, Jan 30

Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma inaugurated the national flag installed on a 108-feet high mast at Army Garrison here on Thursday.

The solemn ceremony organised by the Indian Army at the Mehdipatnam Garrison was attended by senior Army officers, civil dignitaries, representatives of the Flag Foundation of India, soldiers, veterans and NCC cadets.

The event included a guard of honour, hoisting of the national flag and the rendition of the national anthem, said a defence release.

Addressing the gathering, the Governor paid tribute to the bravery, professionalism and selfless service of the Indian armed forces and acknowledged the sacrifices made by soldiers and their families.

He expressed appreciation for the contribution of veterans and Veer Naris and encouraged NCC cadets to uphold the values of discipline, service and patriotism.

The Governor also thanked Naveen Jindal, President, Flag Foundation of India, for sponsoring the 108-feet high mast flag, commending its efforts in promoting respect for the tricolour and strengthening national pride.

Maj Gen Rahul Dev Sharma, General-Officer-Commanding Bison Division, expressed his gratitude to the Governor and emphasised the Indian Army's commitment to upholding the dignity of the national flag and said that the installation of this high-mast flag is a testament to the seamless synergy between the civil administration and the Bison Division.

The Mehdipatnam Garrison, with its rich military heritage, was highlighted as a symbol of discipline, readiness and service to the nation.

This is the third-tallest flagpost in Hyderabad.

The flag in Sanjeevaiah Park on the banks of Hussain Sagar Lake stands tall at 288 feet.

In 2023, President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated a 120-foot replica of a historic flagpost at the Rashtrapati Nilayam in Secunderabad. The replica is a reminder of the teak wood flagpost where the tricolour was hoisted for the first time in 1948, when the Hyderabad state was integrated into the Indian Union.

A 100-feet-tall national flag was unfurled at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy in Hyderabad in 2016.

- IANS

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Priya S
This is wonderful. While I appreciate the sentiment and respect for the flag, I sometimes wonder if the funds for such tall masts could also be directed towards welfare schemes for soldiers' families or modern equipment. Both are important for national pride.
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Rohit P
Hyderabad is becoming a city of tall flags! 288 ft at Sanjeevaiah, 120 ft at Rashtrapati Nilayam, and now 108 ft at the Garrison. Each one tells a story of our history and unity. A powerful visual symbol for the public.
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Sarah B
The involvement of NCC cadets is the best part. Instilling discipline and patriotism in the youth is crucial. Seeing the flag hoisted with such ceremony will stay with them forever. Well done!
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Vikram M
Salute to our armed forces! The Mehdipatnam Garrison has a rich history. Hoisting the national flag there connects our present-day patriotism with the sacrifices of the past. A fitting tribute.
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Naveen S
Good step. But true respect for the flag comes from our daily actions - keeping our surroundings clean, following traffic rules, being honest taxpayers. Let the flag on the mast remind us of our duties as much as our rights.

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