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It seems the government was so keen to take credit for installing one of the tallest national flags that it compromised on quality. This was, in fact, one of the very first achievements under the smart city project. "Chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal took credit for hoisting the flag which is visible from all parts of the city. But what conclusion can we draw now that the flag has been damaged so soon? GUWAHATI: Days after the flag at the Gandhi Mandap atop Sarania hill - the third tallest tricolour in the country - was found shredded, a city resident has lodged an FIR against the state government for failing to replace the damaged flag.Kailash Sarma, whose parents took part in the Indian freedom struggle, has lodged the FIR at Latasil police station, complaining that the national flag has been disrespected and insulted..