By Our Correspondent
BHUBANESWAR/NEW DELHI: Jindal Steel and Power Limited Chairman Naveen Jindal, who is also President of Flag Foundation of India, on Sunday gifted 100 Ft National Flag to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on occasion of India’s 75th Independence Day.
The National Flag was hosted by Lt Governor Manoj Singh in presence of JSPL Chairman Naveen Jindal at Counter Insurgency HQ in Awantipora and at the historic Hari Parbat Fort in Srinagar. LG Sinha lauded JSPL Chairman’s nationalistic spirit and noble gesture to CRPF,SMC people of Union Territory.
After the official function, the LG Sinha dedicated to people a 100-feet tall flag on Hari Parbat Fort in the heart of the city.”In a historic event to mark the celebrations of 75th Independence Day, dedicated 100 feet high Tricolor flag at Shakti Peeth,Hari Parbat in Srinagar to the indomitable spirit of J & K.Proud initiative of Indian Army, Flag Foundation of India,Sh. Naveen Jindal,CRPF,SMC & people of UT,” Sinha said in a series of tweets.”Our tricolor is a symbol of selflessness, purity, and sacrifice. Thousands of brave soldiers shed their blood to protect its prestige. In the shadow of the tricolor, we are showing the path of inclusiveness to the world,” he said.
“Celebrated the 75th #IndependenceDay in Kashmir. Installed and dedicated Tiranga at Counter Insurgency HQ in Awantipora and at the historic Hari Parbat Fort in Srinagar. #IndiaAt75,” JSPL Chairman Naveen Jindal tweeted @MPNaveenJindal.
“On the 75th #IndependenceDay, a 100ft monumental flag Flag of Indiawas gifted to the ppl of J&K by Shri @MPNaveenJindal , President @FFOIndia . Installed at the historic Hari Parbat Fort, the flag was dedicated to the nation by Shri @manojsinha_ , Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of J&K,” FlagFoundationIndia tweeted @FFOIndia.
