Tripura min hands over Tricolour to BSF
Ratan Lal Nath
presented the Tricolor to the 104th Battalion of the BSF at Mohanpur, West Tripura, on Thursday, reports Biswendu Bhattacharjee. Nath emphasised the flag's profound symbolism, describing it as 'a reflection of our hope, blood, and history.
' He lauded the BSF jawans for their silent courage and unwavering sacrifice, which instils pride in every Indian.
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