A spectacular parade and colourful cultural events marked the 71st Republic Day celebration held on Sunday. Governor Ganeshi Lal hoisted the tri-colour and took the salute at the State level celebration held at Mahatma Gandhi Marg. Mr. Patnaik, however, paid tribute to freedom fighters in a video message. Mr. Pujari also highlighted different welfare programmes taken up by the State government. Ministers and district collectors hoisted the national flag at various district-level Republic Day celebrations across the State.

Source: The Hindu January 26, 2020 23:48 UTC