73rd Republic Day Celebrated In an Atmosphere of Gaiety at Lal Parade Ground of Bhopal
January 26
Governor Shri Mangubhai Patel unfurled the National Flag at a state-level programme at Lal Parade Ground in Bhopal on the occasion of 73rd Republic Day. After this the Governor took the salute of the captivating parade. There were 14 contingents in the parade at the Lal Parade Ground.
Governor Shri Patel inspected the parade. This was followed by a march-past under the leadership of Parade Commander Sushri Priyanka Shukla. The T IC of the parade was Shri Pankaj Mishra. Hawk Force, STF, Madhya Pradesh Special Armed Forces-1 and 2, Madhya Pradesh Mahila Police, District Police Force, Jail Department, Chhattisgarh Platoon, Madhya Pradesh Home Guard, Mixed Platoon, Senior Division NCC, Army Wing Girls, NCC Army Wing Boys, Police Bands and squads of dog squads participated in the parade. Governor Shri Patel released colourful balloons in the open sky.