The District Administration is all geared up to display a grand show on the 68th Republic Day here in State Capital. Ensuring all proper arrangements and beefing up the security measures, DC Manoj Kumar along with other officials visited Morhabadi Ground where on Thursday, Governor, Draupadi Murmu will unfurl the tricolour in the presence of citizens and other dignitaries. After inspecting the spot, Kumar was satisfied with the efforts made by the respective officials in decking up the Morabadi Ground.
After examining the final dress rehearsal at the ground, all security details were also verified to prevent untoward incidents on the R-Day. Making some minute changes, the administration has planned to deploy as many as 30 magistrates along with the police officials. Traffic route plan is being drafted as per the convenience and easy mobility whereas different coloured gate passes will also be issued this time, said, Ranchi DC Manoj Kumar.
“Besides magistrates, additional police force will be deployed at the demarcated places. This year, a group of students from Raksha Shakti University (RSU) including a display band of Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV), Mandar will be the part of parade and will participate in the March Past along with the other squads as well. Continuing the legacy, this year, we have invited Bihar troop to be the part of the celebration,” added Kumar.
Approximately, 15 platoons will lead the Republic Day function at the Morhabadi ground. Army, Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Jharkhand Jaguar, Indo Tibet Border Police (ITBP), JAP-10 women battalion, Home Guard, Fire-Brigade, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) are among few groups that will put up a spectacular show here in Ranchi.
Around, 20 tableaus of various State government departments depicting the ongoing plans and programme of several departments will be the show stealer for the events, claimed the officials present on the spot. The Governor will unfurl the flag at the ground at 9 AM on Thursday while CM, Raghubar Das will unfurl the tricolour at Dumka amid tight security and will address masses there.