New Delhi, Jan. 26 (PTI): A kaleidoscope of rich cultural heritage of states and their journey towards development was on display as colourful parades marked the 70th Republic Day which passed off peacefully amid tight security, though celebrations were marred in some parts of Northeast following a boycott call by outfits against the citizenship bill
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath announced the launch of a scheme to ensure 100 days of employment every year to the youths from the economically weaker sections (EWS) in the urban areas during his address
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel announced waiver of farmers’ outstanding irrigation taxes worth Rs 207 crore during his Republic Day address in Raipur
Jharkhand Governor Droupadi Murmu hailed the state’s efforts to create a conducive industrial environment, making way for more investments and job opportunities
Kerala governor P Sathasivam pitched for a united approach towards rebuilding the state devastated by last year’s deadly monsoon floods and cautioned against narrow politics and violent protests derailing the efforts and lowering the state’s image
Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik said the militancy-hit Kashmir valley will once again become “the paradise on earth” as was once described by Mughal Emperor Jahangir.
Mobile internet services were suspended across Kashmir as a precautionary measure on the occasion, but mobile phone services functioned as usual. Normal life was affected due to a strike called by separatist groups, which asked people to observe the Republic Day as a “black day”
Andhra Pradesh Governor E S L Narasimhan hoisted the tricolour and said the state was poised to spearhead the country’s efforts in leveraging technology for development and governance and in enhancing happiness levels of people despite “hostile treatment” by the Centre and a “non-conducive” atmosphere
In Odisha, colourful tableaux displaying the state’s rich culture and progress made in different sectors were taken out on the stretch, enthralling the bystanders
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said development, welfare of the poor and empowerment of all sections have become the state’s identity
Punjab, Haryana and the Union Territory of Chandigarh Saturday joined the nation in celebrating the 70th Republic Day, amid tight security arrangements
Police, home guards and NCC contingents were among other participants in the parades held in district headquarters in the two states and their joint capital Chandigarh
A slew of flag hoisting ceremonies were held across Uttarakhand on Saturday to mark the 70th Republic Day?
A mini-India came alive on the streets of Uttar Pradesh’s Lucknow on the occasion as artistes from 11 states along with marching contingents and youngsters participated in the colourful festivities despite the cold weather.
