Today is 152nd birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Marking this day, Ladakh Lieutenant Governor RK Mathur inaugurated the world’s largest Khadi National Flag this morning in Leh. The flag has been prepared by the 57 Engineer Regiment of the Indian Army.

The Tricolour is 225-feet long and 150-feet wide, weighs around 1,000 kg. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya tweeted "It is a moment of great pride for Flag of India that on Gandhi ji's Jayanti, the world's largest Khadi Tiranga is unveiled in Leh, Ladakh. I salute this gesture which commemorates Bapu's memory, promotes Indian artisans and also honours the nation. Jai Hind, Jai Bharat!"

Indian Air Force helicopters flew over the event site in Leh to salute an honour India’s national flag.