AR commemorates 'Flag Hoisting Day'
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 14 2021:
To Mark the 77th Anniversary of Flag Hoisting Day at INA Museum, Moirang and as a run up to the 75th Independence Day "Azadika AmrutMahotsav", Loktak Battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR(S) organized a band display and a cycle rally for the youths of Bishnupur district today.
The event commenced with the tunes of National Anthem, played by the Assam Rifles Pipe Band during the hoisting of National Flag by Chief Minister N Biren Singh, followed by floral tribute to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, said a statement issued by PRO Assam Rifles.
The Assam Rifles Pipe Band put on a scintillating display of perfect cohesion and -precision while playing the National Anthem.
The Cycle Rally was flagged off from Ningthoukhong Bazar and culminated at INA Museum, Moirang.
The event was witnessed by more than 500 locals gathered to celebrate the momentous occasion, added the statement.
The youths were briefed about the history of Flag Hoisting by Indian National Army at Moirang on 14 April 1944 as well as about significance of 'Azadika Amrut Mahotsav', added the statement.