Odisha Governor Raghubar Das unfurled the tricolour in Bhubaneswar on Republic Day 2024. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik was also present at the function.
The Governor received the guard of honour of the parade led by IPS officer AB Shilpa. Sixty-four contingents comprising the ITBP, CRPF, BSF, Fire, ODRAF, Odisha Home Guard, RPF, and Sainik School Police Band participated in the parade on Friday.
Other participants included four cultural groups, a skating team from Odisha Skating Academy, and Dare Devils. Jharkhand Police also joined the Republic Day parade as a guest contingent.
Various departments of the Odisha government including Agriculture, Education, Health, Panchayati Raj, Drinking Water, Works Department, Handlooms and Textiles & Handicrafts Department presented their tableaux highlighting their achievements and initiatives.
A flock of pigeons was released on the occasion to mark peace and liberty.
Meanwhile, security was beefed up at the parade venue with a three-tier security arrangement. A total of 160 police officers, 300 constables, 90 sections of the police force, and 150 home guards were deployed in and around the venue during the parade.
The national flag was unfurled in all the district headquarters, offices, and educational and business establishments to celebrate Republic Day 2024.
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