PTI
The tricolour was unfurled and colourful parades were held across India to celebrate the 75th Republic Day with states listing their achievements and outlining their development agendas. Governors and chief ministers extended their greetings to the people on the occasion and called upon them to work for the development of the country.
Addressing a Republic Day function in Jammu, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said the government is committed to uprooting terrorism and efforts are underway for a final assault to eradicate the “unholy proxy war sponsored by a neighbouring country”. He also reiterated the government’s commitment to holding elections for panchayats and urban local bodies. Republic Day was also celebrated in Kashmir with functions held across district headquarters amidst tight security arrangements. Sinha’s Advisor Rajesh Rai Bhatnagar attended the main Republic Day function at Srinagar’s Bakshi Stadium.
