The flag-hoisting was followed by a march past and a ceremonial salute by contingents of Indian Army, ITBP, SSB, Homeguards, Prantiya Rakshak Dal, NCC and Mounted Police.
Tableaux from various departments of the state government were taken out.
Later, amid tunes of patriotic songs played by police bands, the Governor honoured police personnel for their distinguished service.
Paul remembered the heroes of India's freedom movement and makers of its Constitution and called upon people of the state to preserve the glory of the occasion by working for the progress of the state.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors


Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share


Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor


Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements


Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app
