The 66th Republic Day was celebrated enthusiastically in different parts of Garhwal region of Uttarakhand on Monday. Garhwal Commissioner C S Napalchayal took the salute of the police parade after the Tri-colour was unfurled at Kandoliya Ground in the regional headquarters Pauri that is located at around 7,000 feet above the sea level.
Hundreds participated in the R-Day programme hosted by police department, braving drizzling and freezing cold. Cultural programmes followed the police parade. Addressing the gathering, Garhwal Commissioner stressed that we should not ignore duties that we owe to the society and the nation, while raising voice for our rights.
Mahatma Gandhi was for duty and right going hand in hand to ensure that our tryst with democracy is successful. Speaking volume of the youth power that constitutes around 60 per cent of the country’s population, Napalchayal said they must be guided along the path of righteousness. The cultural programme was staged by the artistes of Nehru Yuva Kendra, Youth Welfare Department, Mahila Mangal Dal Uraee and several others.