The unfurling of 126 National Flags for commemorating the 126th Birth Anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose was held on 18th January 2023 at Nagaland Civil Secretariat, Kohima with Chief Secretary Nagaland, J. Alam, IAS as the special guest.

Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Secretary described Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose as one of the foremost and most loved freedom fighters of the nation whose epochal contributions in the freedom movement remain unparalleled that continues to inspire and live in the hearts of every countrymen. He also said Netaji’s indomitable spirit and selfless sacrifices for the freedom of the nation has made everyone bow in reverence and awe.

The Chief Secretary said it is an honour to have been associated with this momentous event. He also added that while listening to the brass and pipe bands playing songs of Azad Hind Fauj or Indian National Army, the tunes of these songs will generate the same fervor in the audience when they were yearning for freedom.

During occasion, 126 National Flags were unfurled at the Civil Secretariat Plaza led by Chief Secretary Nagaland, J. Alam. Other highlights of the programme included the culmination of the participants of Walkathon and Brass and Pipe Band display by the Nagaland Police Training School Brass Band, Nagaland Police Auxiliary Brass Band, 15th NAP (Mahila) Battalion Pipe Band and the 1st Assam Rifles Pipe Band.

(Maongtemjen, IA)