Gandhinagar: The state-level Republic Day celebrations were held in Tapi district on Sunday, with governor Acharya Devvrat unfurling the national flag in the presence of chief minister Bhupendra Patel. A govt statement said on Monday that flag unfurling ceremonies were also held in all districts and at 106 islands off the Gujarat coast.
Gujarat Police, Indian Coast Guard, Border Security Force and forest department personnel participated in the events held at the islands, which included Pirotan and Aliya Beyt. The statement added this was the first time that the functions were held at these many islands in the state. Meanwhile, educational institutions in the city and Gandhinagar marked Republic Day with lectures and competitions on the theme of patriotism and conducted cleanliness drives.
Many city-based residential societies and civil society organisations also celebrated the day with rallies, music events and competitions. A special prayer meeting was organised at Sabarmati Ashram. tnn