In a remarkable feat of courage and determination, two Assamese mountaineers, Bhaskar Baruah, and Jayanta Nath, unfurled the Indian national flag, the Tiranga, and the traditional Assamese flag, the Gamosa, at the summit of Mount Kanchenjunga on May 25. This achievement marked a momentous occasion as the Assam Mountaineering Association (AMA) became the first organization
In a remarkable feat of courage and determination, two Assamese mountaineers, Bhaskar Baruah, and Jayanta Nath, unfurled the Indian national flag, the Tiranga, and the traditional Assamese flag, the Gamosa, at the summit of Mount Kanchenjunga on May 25. This achievement marked a momentous occasion as the Assam Mountaineering Association (AMA) became the first organization from Northeast India to accomplish this unique distinction. The entire nation rejoiced in their triumphant ascent.
Meanwhile, taking the twitter, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma wrote, “In a moment of soaring pride for us, glad to share that 7:15 am today, two Assamese mountaineers – Bhaskar Baruah and Jayanta Nath unfurled the Tiranga and the Gamnusa at Mt Kanchenjunga, 3rd highest mountain peak.”
He further wrote, “With this, Assam Mountaineering Association (AMA) has become the first organisation from NE to have this unique distinction. We are honoured to have supported this endeavour. My congratulations to the Mountaineers and AMA.”
The Mount Kanchenjunga Expedition-2023 was officially flagged off by President Droupadi Murmu, who handed over the national flag and the symbolic ice-axe baton to the leader of the team, Manas Barua. President Murmu, during her visit to Assam, conveyed her best wishes and blessed the seven-member team, emphasizing the beauty of Mt Kanchenjunga as a remarkable creation of nature. She expressed her confidence that this mission would be a resounding success and serve as an inspiration for future mountaineers to reach even greater heights.
Earlier in April 2023 the Mount Kanchenjunga Expedition-2023 was officially flagged off by President Droupadi Murmu, who handed over the national flag and the symbolic ice-axe baton to the leader of the team, Manas Barua.
President Murmu, during her visit to Assam, conveyed her best wishes and blessed the seven-member team, emphasizing the beauty of Mt Kanchenjunga as a remarkable creation of nature. She expressed her confidence that this mission would be a resounding success and serve as an inspiration for future mountaineers to reach even greater heights.


















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