WATCH: Maharashtra CM DevendraFadnavis hoists India’s second tallest national flag in Kolhapur
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday hoisted a 303-foot tall tricolour in Kolhapur.
The flag erected at the police ground Kolhapur city administration is the second tallest in India. The size of flag is 60 feet x 90 feet.
Proud moment to see the 303 feet tricolour fly high in Kolhapur on this auspicious #MaharashtraDay !#महाराष्ट्रदिन pic.twitter.com/9OUqTUSjiy
— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) May 1, 2017
“Such a high flag can be seen from anywhere in the city and will instil a feeling of patriotism amongst people,” a statement from the CM’s office said.
A special chopper was deployed on this occasion to shower flowers from the sky. Actor Akshay Kumar, Guardian Minister ChandrakantPatil and other ministers and MLAs were present on the occasion.
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