Chandigarh, 9th
January 2020 : The Deputy Commissioner,
Mandip Singh Brar convened a coordination meeting today to review and discuss
the preparation for the celebration of
Republic Day with all the stakeholders. The Deputy Commisioner
emphasized that the event should be
celebrated in its true spirit and urged the concerned departments to work in
coordination with each other. The DC also urged everyone to come up with
innovative ideas to make the celebrations memorable.
The discussions
centered around arrangements of security, parade, tableaux, awardees, etc.
It was also decided
that a special checking drive will be organised at different areas of the city.
Close vigil will be maintained at the strategic locations like markets, bus
stands and hotels.
As per the programme,
the flag hoisting ceremony would take place at Parade Ground where Adviser to
the Administrator, UT, Chandigarh Sh. Manoj Parida will unfurl the National
flag. After the flag hoisting, Units of the Army, Police, Home Guards, NCC,
NSS, and Scout and Guides would take part in the march-past. Besides this, the
cultural items on patriotic and national themes adding colour and splendour
shall be presented by the students of various
schools.
The Deputy Commisioner
also stated that it is a national celebration and an occasion of pride which
calls for everyone's participation.He also gave directions for according due
respect including proper seating arrangements for freedom fighters, ex-soldiers
and their families and senior Citizens.
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