Bhubaneswar: Odisha Governor Prof. Ganeshi Lal today unfurled the national flag at the state-level Republic Day celebrations at Mahatma Gandhi Marg in the capital city.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik attended the celebrations as guest of honour.
The state-level Republic Day celebrations are being held amid COVID-19 restrictions.
Only 10 contingents took part in the state-level Republic Day parade. For the very first time, the BSF became a part of the parade. The parade was commanded by IPS officer Rohit Verma.
As per the guidelines, those who participated in the parade underwent RT-PCR test. Only those testing negative for COVID-19 were allowed for the parade.
As many as 25 platoons of police force and 70 officers were deployed to maintain the law and order situation.
Two units of Special Tactical Unit were also deployed to tackle any emergency situation.
In view of the prevailing pandemic situation, the State Government has advised citizens to unfurl national flag on the premises of their houses with congregation of not more than five persons amid adherence to COVID-19 protocols.
For public/ private institutions, clubs and similar places, the government has advised to celebrate the Republic Day with not more than 10 persons.
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