Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma inaugurated a 108-foot national flag at the Army Garrison in Hyderabad. The ceremony, organized by the Indian Army at Mehdipatnam Garrison, was attended by senior Army officers, civil dignitaries, and representatives of the Flag Foundation of India, among others. The event featured a guard of honour, flag hoisting, and the national anthem rendition.
Addressing the attendees, the Governor praised the bravery and selfless service of the Indian armed forces. He also recognized the sacrifices made by soldiers and their families. The Governor lauded the contributions of veterans and Veer Naris while urging NCC cadets to uphold values of discipline and patriotism.
Governor Varma expressed gratitude to Naveen Jindal, President of the Flag Foundation of India, for sponsoring the 108-foot high mast flag. Maj Gen Rahul Dev Sharma, General-Officer-Commanding Bison Division, thanked the Governor and emphasized the Indian Army’s commitment to upholding the dignity of the national flag. The installation of the high-mast flag symbolizes the synergy between civil administration and the Bison Division.
The Mehdipatnam Garrison, known for its military heritage, was highlighted as a representation of discipline and service to the nation. Notably, this flagpost is the third-tallest in Hyderabad, with the tallest one standing at 288 feet in Sanjeevaiah Park.
In 2023, President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated a 120-foot replica of a historic flagpost at Rashtrapati Nilayam in Secunderabad. This replica commemorates the first hoisting of the tricolour in 1948 when Hyderabad state joined the Indian Union. Additionally, a 100-foot national flag was unfurled at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy in Hyderabad in 2016.
