The 74th Republic Day was celebrated across the district by various institutions. Ram dhoon was chanted at 4.30 am in the morning followed by unfurling of the national flag in all Government and private educational institutions.
In the Khallikote University stadium, Revenue Divisional Commissioner of Southern Revenue Division T Aao graced the event as the chief guest. Aao unfurled the national flag and received the guard of honour.
Among others, Brahmapur Sub-Collector and president of “Jateeya Divas Palan Committee” (National Day Celebration Committee) Asutosh Kulkarni, BeMC Commissioner J Sonal and Brahmapur Police District SP Dr Sarvana Vivek M were present.
Aao distributed prizes to successful participants and felicitated the best BLO and Supervisors. In the afternoon, he visited the Blind School and Helen Kelen Deaf and Dumb School at Ambapua located in the outskirts of the city and distributed biscuits and fruits among the students.
The event was observed in the premises of Odia fortnightly “Odiya Darpan” in which PCC member advocate Pitabas Panda unfurled the national flag in the presence of the Chief Editor of the fortnightly KC Palo. Ganjam Zilla Bikash Manch also celebrated the Republic Day at Courtpeta square in which its president Rajendra Panda unfurled the national flag in the presence of Manch vice-president advocate Siba Prasad Mishra.
Similarly, the day was celebrated at Giggles School at Gandhinagar 3rd lane in which the principal unfurled the national flag in presence of hundreds of students, teachers and parents. Bharatiya Bikash Parishad also celebrated the Republic Day and its president Surendra Panigrahi unfurled the national flag and addressed its members.
Mahan Sangh led by its president Sushant Sabat celebrated Republic Day at Biswa Niketan Old Age Home and distributed food and fruits among the inmates.