Rajasthan: World’s largest national flag displayed along Indo-Pak border on Army Day, see pics

Rajasthan: World’s largest national flag displayed along Indo-Pak border on Army Day, see pics

Army Day is observed every year on January 15 to celebrate the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army - Field Marshal Kodandera M Cariappa.

FPJ Web DeskUpdated: Saturday, January 15, 2022, 01:02 PM IST
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The World’s largest national flag made of 'khadi' was displayed along the India- Pakistan border in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan to celebrate Indian Army Day.

The flag was 225 feet long and 150 feet wide.

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As India is celebrating Indian Army Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India is proud of the stellar contribution of the Army in Peacekeeping Missions overseas.

The Prime Minister also highlighted that Indian Army personnel serve in hostile terrains and are at the forefront of helping fellow citizens during a humanitarian crisis.

"Indian Army personnel serve in hostile terrains and are at the forefront of helping fellow citizens during humanitarian crisis, including natural disasters. India is proud of the stellar contribution of the Army in Peacekeeping Missions overseas as well," PM Modi tweeted.

Army Day is observed every year on January 15 to celebrate the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army - Field Marshal Kodandera M Cariappa.

The position was taken over on January 15, 1949, from General Sir Francis Butcher, the last British Commander-in-Chief of India.

With ANI Inputs

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