The flag post stands near the retreat ceremony area on the Punjab government land; the ₹4­crore project was completed by improvement trust

This is the right place for this project as thousands of people come here every day. This will inculcate a feeling of patriotism in their minds. ANIL JOSHI, local bodies minister, Punjab

From page 01 A 120-foot-long and 80-foot-wide Tricolour was hoisted on India’s tallest 360-foot flag post at the border here on Sunday. Till now, the Ranchi had the tallest flag mast at 300 feet.

The flag post stands near the retreat ceremony area on the Punjab government land and the ₹4-crore project was completed by the Amritsar Improvement Trust.

The project was inaugurated by Punjab local bodies minister Anil Joshi at a ceremony attended by officers of the Border Security Force and BJP leaders, including former state chief Kamal Sharma. Officials of the district administration didn’t attend the ceremony due to poll code of conduct.

As the Tricolour was hoisted on the imposing iron mast, it became an instant attraction for the tourists, who took selfies and pictures to capture the flag in the background. Floodlights have been installed around the flag post that will make it visible during the night. The flag will be visible miles away from the border.

Terming this as his dream project, Joshi said he took special permission from the Election Commission for the inauguration. “This is the right place to this project as thousands of people come here every day. This will inculcate a feeling of patriotism in their minds,” he said.

BSF inspector general for Punjab Frontier, Mukul Goel, said, “It is a matter of great honour that the Tricolour has been hoisted on the highest flag post here. We appreciate the effort of the Punjab government.” On there was any objection to the project from Pakistan, he said no reservations were received from the neighbouring country. BSF DIG JS Oberoi was also present.