Republic Day was celebrated in the State capital with full enthusiasm and fervour. Tricolour was unfurled at many places, cultural programmes were also organised and patriotic songs were sung.
MP assembly
Principal Secretary of State Assembly Bhagwandev Israni hoisted the flag on the 66th Republic Day at the State assembly at around 8 am on Monday. On the occasion, troops of Special Armed Forces (SAF) conducted march past and after reviewing the parade, Israni took salute. Musical programme of patriotic songs was presented by officials and employees of the State assembly. Secretary of State Assembly AP Singh and other officers were present on the occasion.
State Election Commission
State Election Commissioner R Parasuram unfurled National Flag at State Election Commission (SEC) office on Republic Day. later, Secretary SEC GP Shrivastava and other officers and employees recited National Anthem in chorus.
Minister felicitates freedom fighters
Public Relations, Energy and Mineral Resources Development Minister Rajendra Shukla unfurled National Flag and took salute of Republic Day parade at Rewa. He read out Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s message to people of the State. Shukla felicitated freedom fighters and wives of the martyrs with shawl and coconut.
Students of the Blind School presented Madhya Pradesh Gaan. Cultural programmes focusing on national integration were presented. Government departments took out tableaux based on public welfare schemes and programmes.
The Public Relations Minister gave away awards to government servants for excellent performance.
Minister Shukla along with girl students of PK School participated in mid-day meal and inaugurated newly constructed Atal Vatika. Shukla said that PK School will be developed as best school of the district. He urged teachers to make students capable and imbibe manners in them.
Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya
The Director of Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya, Sarit Kumar Choudhuri hoisted National Flag on the occasion of 66th Republic Day at the premises of Manav Sangrahalaya. On this occasion, the officers, employees and security personnel of the Sangrahalaya were present in large numbers. Vanita Behra, Sarabjeet Singh, Rajendra Jhariya, Sudeepa Roy, Soma Kiro, Renu Dey, Sanjay Sapre, Rachana Shrivastav and Neelam Shrivastav presented patriotic songs. Assistant Keeper, Surya Kumar Pandey coordinated the programme.
Celebration at NHDC
Republic Day was celebrated at NHDC limited, Corporate Office, Bhopal with full enthusiasm and fervour. Chief Executive Director (CED) KM Singh hoisted the National Flag at the Office premises at Shyamla Hills. later, Singh addressed the gathering comprising employees and members of their families. CED extended Republic Day greetings. A cultural programme was also organised in which patriotic songs were sung by various artistes.
IT Centre
Secretary to CM and Science and Technology Hari Ranjan Rao unfurled National Flag on Republic Day at State IT Centre. After chorus singing of National Anthem, Rao extended Republic Day greetings to officers and employees. Sweets were distributed to those present on the occasion. Deputy Secretary Science & Technology Chandrashekhar Valimbe, Electronics Development Corporation’s lN Tiwari and other officers and employees were present on the occasion.