Odisha celebrates 72nd R-Day at State Capital
Bureau,Odishabarta
Bhubaneswar, Jan 26: The 72nd Republic Day was celebrated across Odisha with gaiety and enthusiasm on Tuesday.
Governor Ganeshi Lal unfurled the Tricolour and took the salute at the state level celebration held at the Mahatma Gandhi Marg here.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, who usually unfurls the flag at Cuttack, chose to witness the celebration as guest of honour.
The Patriotic fervour gripped Odisha with celebration of the 72nd Republic Day across the state, today.
As many as 14 contingents of CRPF, RPF, ODRAF, OISF, Odisha Fire Service, SOG etc. were commanded by 25-year-old S. Susree, Kesinga SDPO, in the parade.
Students and NCC cadets were not allowed to participate in the parade this year. Only police contingents took part in the parade. Limited numbers of guests, including some Covid warriors, were invited to the event.
Congregation of people at the parade site was also prohibited due to the COVID-19 situation.
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