The navy said it has had to cancel its plan to unfurl the national flag on Sao Jacinto island in Goa on Independence Day after residents objected to it, after which Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant requested the navy to go ahead with the programme.
The Indian Navy has canceled its plan to hoist the national flag at Goa's Sao Jacinto island on Independence Day after the locals objected. CM Pramod Sawant has asked the Navy to continue with its plan, warning of strict action against locals for objecting to the event.
16 | August | Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has warned the locals of Sao Jacinto Island in South Goa of strict action for opposing the flag hoisting ceremony of the Indian Navy on Independence Day. The Goa CM, in a tweet on Friday, said such "anti-India activities" will be dealt with with an "iron fist". Pramod Sawant's statement …