Indian army unfurls world’s largest Khadi nation flag in Leh

New Delhi: On the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi’s 152nd birth anniversary, the world’s largest Khadi national flag was unfurled in Leh, Ladakh. Ladakh Lieutenant Governor RK Mathur inaugurated the ‘Tiranga’ on Saturday morning.

Weighing around 1,000 kg, the tri-color flag measures 225-feet long and 150-feet wide. It took around 1.5 months to complete the flag, said DN Bhatt from Khadi Dyers and Printers, Mumbai, the creators of the flag. The flag was prepared by 57 Engineer Regiment of the Indian Army, reported Doordarshan.

“Gandhi Ji had said that our flag is a symbol of unity, humanity, and a sign accepted by everyone in the country. It’s a symbol of greatness for the country… In coming years, this flag (in Leh) will be a sign of enthusiasm for our soldiers,” said the Ladakh Lieutenant Governor.

Manoj Mukund Naravane, the army chief General also attended the inauguration ceremony. He was on a two-day visit to Ladakh. 

Besides, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, took to Twitter to share a video from the event. He captioned the video as, “It is a moment of great pride for Flag of India that on Gandhi ji’s Jayanti, the world’s largest Khadi Tiranga is unveiled in Leh, Ladakh. I salute this gesture which commemorates Bapu’s memory, promotes Indian artisans and also honours the nation. Jai Hind, Jai Bharat!”

It is a moment of great pride for ?? that on Gandhi ji’s Jayanti, the world’s largest Khadi Tiranga is unveiled in Leh, Ladakh.

I salute this gesture which commemorates Bapu’s memory, promotes Indian artisans and also honours the nation.

Jai Hind, Jai Bharat! pic.twitter.com/cUQTmnujE9

— Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) October 2, 2021

Khadi and Village Industry Commission (KVIC) have made the national flag. It was displayed by the army in Leh.

ANI shared a video that showcase Indian Air Force helicopters hovering over the site of the event to salute and honour the ‘Tiranga.’ 

As many as 150 troops of the Indian Army’s 57 Engineer regiment carried the flag on the hilltop which was over 2,000 feet above the ground level. It took two hours for the troop to reach there.

Here is the video which shows troops carrying the national flag:

#WATCH | 150 troops of Indian Army’s 57 Engineer regiment carried the world’s largest Indian National flag made of khadi to the top of a hill at over 2000 feet above the ground level in Leh, Ladakh. It took two hours for troops to reach the top. pic.twitter.com/ZvlKEotvXy

— ANI (@ANI) October 2, 2021