Bhopal/Ujjain: The 77th Republic Day was celebrated with great pomp and show in Madhya Pradesh, as people in every corner of the state were seen hoisting the national flags with pride.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav unfurled the national flag, a ceremonial event organized on the banks of the sacred Shipra River in Ujjain and took the salute of the parade.
On the occasion, various government departments presented attractive and visually appealing tableaux, and school children presented colourful cultural programs.
Yadav also released tricolor balloons into the open sky at the Sunheri Ghat on the banks of the Shipra River at the Kartik Mela Ground, conveying a message of patriotism and public service.
The celebration events of the Republic Day included cultural performances, dog squad parades, folk dance shows in Ujjain, and tableaux showcasing projects like the bullet train, air ambulance service, and forest department initiatives.
Addressing the program, the Chief Minister extended his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the people of the state on Republic Day and delivered a message to them.
“A sense of patriotism and pride for the country is strengthening in the hearts and minds of the nation's people. Thanks to the leadership qualities of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India's prestige is increasing throughout the world,” he stated.
