Patriotic fervour and re-dedication to nation building marked the 69th Republic Day celebrations in Uttar Pradesh with the main function being held at the state capital this morning.
Governor Ram Naik took the salute at an impressive parades put up by the Army, central forces at Vidhan Bhawan here.
On the occasion, different state departments along with the students of different schools brought out tableaux and made colourful presentations.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, cabinet ministers and state officials, among other dignitaries were also present at the function.
Later, talking to reporters, Governor Ram Naik said that this year Republic day was different as just two days before the state celebrated its own foundation day, called 'UP Divas'.
"The UP Day was celebrated after 68 years on which the Chief Minister had launched a number of developmental schemes for the people of the state," he said.
Uttar Pradesh government had celebrated for the first time the state's foundation day, the date when the erstwhile United Provinces was rechristened as Uttar Pradesh in 1950.
The idea to mark UP divas was given by the Governor Ram Naik only when he suggested to celebrate the day on the lines of Maharashtra Day so that people know the history and culture of their state.
Republic day functions were also held in all government and political party offices with unfurling of the national flag and singing of patriotic songs.
According to police, there was no report of any untoward incident anywhere in the state so far.
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