Lauds GoC Mishra for installing 108-foot high mast National Flag at Kachrial
Jammu Tawi, Dec 16: Reaffirming the nation’s collective resolve to uphold the ideals for which generations of soldiers have made the supreme sacrifice of their lives, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that India’s decisive victory in the 1971 war, made the country proud on the global stage.
Paying homage to the martyrs, soldiers and officers, on the occasion of ‘Vijay Divas’ LG Sinha, unveiled a majestic 108-foot high mast National Flag at Kachrial.
Addressing the gathering, the Lieutenant Governor said, “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.”
He said, “May our beloved and victorious Tricolor fly high in the world,” reaffirming the nation’s collective resolve to uphold the ideals for which generations of soldiers have made the supreme sacrifice.
LG Sinha paid heartfelt homage to the martyrs, soldiers and officers whose unmatched valour and courage ensured India’s decisive victory in the 1971 war, making the country proud on the global stage.
Highlighting the historical and emotional significance of Kachrial, LG Sinha described it as a sacred land for every Indian. “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 the sovereignty and integrity of the nation during the 1965 and 1971 wars,” he said.
The Lieutenant Governor lauded the Indian Army for the thoughtful initiative and congratulated the General Officer Commanding (GoC) 16 Corps, Lieutenant General PK Mishra, for installing the towering national flag. He termed the gesture as a powerful symbol of the nation’s gratitude towards its armed forces and their unwavering commitment to the defence of the country.
“Our Tricolour is a symbol of our freedom, of our self-respect, and of sacrifices and martyrdom,” LG Sinha said, adding that the flag inspires every citizen to rise above self-interest and work for the unity and progress of the nation.
Calling upon the people to draw inspiration from the sacrifices of the armed forces, the Lieutenant Governor urged citizens to work together to realise the vision of a Viksit Bharat. “Together, we should march forward to achieve the lofty vision of making India a Developed Nation,” he said.
LG unveils 108-foot-high mast National Flag
Jammu, Dec 16: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday unveiled a 108-foot-high mast national flag at Kachrial in the border belt of Akhnoor, and said that the tricolour is a symbol of the nation’s freedom, self-respect, sacrifice and martyrdom.
The lieutenant governor paid homage to the martyrs, soldiers and officers who made the country proud through their valour and sacrifice during the 1971 war. He also felicitated war veterans and ‘veer naris’, saluting their courage and sacrifices for the nation.
“The land of Kachrial not only holds historical significance but is also a sacred place for the countrymen, as every inch of this land remembers those brave soldiers who laid down their lives while guarding the sovereignty and integrity of the nation during the 1965 and 1971 wars,” the LG Sinha said.
He congratulated the General Officer Commanding, White Knight Corps, Lieutenant General P K Mishra, for the “thoughtful initiative” of installing the mast national flag.
The lieutenant governor also appreciated the Flag Foundation of India for its contribution to this initiative.
“May our beloved and victorious tricolour fly high across the world. Our tricolour is a symbol of our freedom, self-respect, sacrifice and martyrdom. Together, we should march ahead to achieve the lofty vision of making India a developed nation,” he said.
The tricolour has been dedicated to the heroes of the historic Battle of Chhamb and serves as a symbolic remembrance of the extraordinary valour and supreme sacrifices made by the Indian Armed Forces during the 1965 and 1971 wars, a defence spokesperson said.
The Chhamb region was a pivotal battleground in both the Indo-Pak wars of 1965 and 1971, marked by fierce and unrelenting fighting by the Indian Army.
