Mamata hoists national flag, takes salute from police
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday unfurled the national Tri-colour on the occasion of the 73rd Independence Day here.
She took salute from a Kolkata Police contingent during a guard of honour which was followed by a parade by different police wings.
The chief minister also presented medals to the police personnel who won it for their gallantry.
Banerjee did not address the people at the programme, but in a Twitter post late on Wednesday night, she had said, "I salute my nation and all our countrymen & women on Independence Day. Democracy is our most priceless asset. Let us take an oath today, not to divide India. We must unite India."
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