Patiala, January 24 - On the occasion of the country's 75th Republic Day on January 26, Governor of Punjab Mr. Banwari Lal Purohit will perform the ceremony of hoisting the national flag during the state level event organized at the Raja Bhalindra Singh Sports Complex Polo Ground in Patiala. This information was given by Patiala Deputy Commissioner Sakshi Sahni after reviewing the full dress rehearsal of this event along with SSP Varun Sharma here today. He said that the Governor of Punjab Mr. Banwari Lal Purohit will inspect the parade after hoisting the national flag on this occasion and will give his message to the people of Punjab. Later, Governor of Punjab will also take salute from March Past.
The Deputy Commissioner said that 17 units will participate in this parade. He said that after the march pass, tableaus showing the development works will be taken out by various departments and cultural programs will be presented by school children. There will also be motorcycle stunts.
The Deputy Commissioner said that on this occasion the Governor of Punjab Mr. Banwari Lal Purohit will specially honor the freedom fighters and will distribute sewing machines to the needy. On this occasion, personalities who have done commendable work in various fields will also be honoured.
On this occasion, the Deputy Commissioner held a meeting with the officials of various departments regarding the arrangements of the event and said that the preparations have been completed for the successful implementation of this event. On this occasion, the Deputy Commissioner invited all the residents of the district to participate in this state level event. Meanwhile, SSP Varun Sharma said that adequate security arrangements have been made for the Republic Day celebrations. He said that SPs and DSPs of the district are monitoring security.
Smooth traffic arrangements are also ensured, so that no one faces any problem.