Close on the heels of the consecration of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya, the Yogi Adityanath government will celebrate the second Republic Day of Amrit Kaal on a grand note on January 26 in Uttar Pradesh.
In line with the chief minister’s vision, the national festival will be celebrated with traditional simplicity, but in an attractive manner in the entire state.
On the orders of Chief Minister Yogi, Chief Secretary Durga Shanker Mishra has directed all district magistrates of the state to form a consultative committee in view of the event. The committee includes representatives of freedom fighters, martyrs’ families, various social organisations, political parties, government departments, educational institutions and district soldier welfare offices. They will outline the cultural programmes to be organized during the Republic Day celebrations.
This is the second Republic Day during the Amrit Kaal of Independence, and keeping this in mind, various events will be organised across the state.
As per the directions of the chief secretary, the flag hoisting process will be completed at government buildings at 8:30 in the morning and at educational institutions at 10 am.
On this occasion, emphasis will be laid on the spirit of national unity, integrity, secularism and communal harmony. Along with the collective singing of the national anthem, homage will be paid to the sacrifices of freedom fighters and martyrs, and their families will also be honoured.
Additionally, to promote national awareness, dramas will be staged, discussions will be held and essay writing contests will be organised.
After the flag hoisting, cultural programmes, including police parade, will be organised. Besides, the celebrations will include sports competitions, wrestling and cycle races etc. A route march of NCC cadets and Scouts and Guides will also be held.
On the Republic Day, events will also be organised with the aim of creating awareness about the 'Panch Pran' of developed India. The programmes will also focus on informing the public about government schemes aimed at the overall development of the state and its people. Besides, the youth will be made aware of the Mera Yuva Bharat app and encouraged to connect with it.
Public awareness will also be raised about the Yogi government’s policy of zero tolerance towards crime and corruption as well as efforts being made for good governance, security and development.