Lt Governor Unfurls National Flag at Historic Netaji Stadium Amidst Patriotic Fervour

Port Blair, Jan 26: Together with the rest of the Country, the 73rd Republic Day was celebrated today in these Islands too in a manner befitting the occasion with extra precautions and measures in view of the COVID-19 situation. The main function for the Republic Day was held at the historic Netaji Stadium wherein the Lt Governor, A&N Islands & Vice Chairman, Islands Development Agency, Admiral DK Joshi, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM (Retd.) unfurled the National Flag and took the salute of the Republic Day Parade. The parade and guard of honour comprised of the armed contingents of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, A&N Police, Fire Brigade and NCC alongwith their bands. Defence helicopter showered flower petals at Netaji Stadium, the venue of the main function of the Republic Day-2022.

The Member of Parliament, Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma, Chief Secretary, A&N Administration, Shri Jitendra Narain, DGP, Shri Satyendra Garg, Senior Officers from Civil Administration were present.

The Republic Day celebration at the historic Netaji Stadium concluded with the National Anthem.

Before arriving at the Netaji Stadium for the main function, the Lt. Governor visited National Memorial Cellular Jail and placed wreath at the ‘Martyrs’ Column’ there.