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Together, we will strive to build a nation that was envisioned by our founding fathers: Mamata Banerjee (ANI photo)
Earlier in the day, a military helicopter showered rose petals on Red Road, the official venue of the event here, to greet other dignitaries, including Bose and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
The 74th Republic Day was celebrated with pomp and gaiety across West Bengal on Thursday amid tight security, with Governor CV Anand Bose presiding over an hour-long parade of citizens including Army, Navy, Air Force, policemen and school students.
Earlier in the day, a military helicopter showered rose petals on Red Road, the official venue of the event here, to greet other dignitaries, including Bose and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
The Governor unfurled the tricolor on the occasion in the presence of Banerjee and her cabinet colleagues, senior state officials and the three wings of the Indian Armed Forces.
Greeting the people of the state on the occasion, Banerjee urged them to take a pledge to “protect and uphold the democratic ideals of justice, liberty, equality and fraternity enshrined in our Constitution”.
“Together we will strive to build the nation that our founding fathers envisioned,” he tweeted.
After a gap of two years, this time people were allowed to attend the Red Road Parade.
Several tableaux displaying army guns, rocket launchers and missiles were taken out on the road as part of the festivities, one to raise awareness about safe driving and the other to provide UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage for Durga Puja. did.
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