Independence Day ceremony in Assam’s Goalpara marred by upside-down national flag

An Independence Day celebration in Assam’s Dudhnoi was briefly marred by an embarrassing flag mishap after the national flag was hoisted upside down at an official programme on August 15.

The 80th Independence Day was being celebrated at the public playground in Udaypur under the initiative of the Dudhnoi Sub-Divisional Administration.

As part of the celebrations, Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council Chief Executive Member and Dudhnoi MLA Tonkeswar Rabha hoisted the national flag.

However, shortly after the flag was unfurled, it was noticed that the Tricolour was flying upside down, triggering reactions among those present at the venue.

A police personnel immediately lowered the flag and hoisted it again in the correct position.

The ceremony subsequently continued, with Tonkeswar Rabha taking the salute during the parade and march-past by students and police personnel.

The flag mishap during the Independence Day programme has drawn attention to the need for greater care in handling and hoisting the national flag at official ceremonies.