JALANDHAR
Preparations for the district level Republic Day event was going on in full swing in the district as Deputy Commissioner Vishesh Sarangal today reviewed the arrangements for this event.
The event will be held at Sri Guru Gobind Singh Stadium on January 26, wherein Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema will be the chief guest, who will hoist the national flag on this occasion.
Divulging the details, Deputy Commissioner Vishesh Sarangal said that the administration has already allocated responsibilities to various departments for the smooth conduct of the district-level Republic Day event so that all necessary arrangements can be made on time. He further said that proper arrangements will be made in terms of cleaning, decoration, security, parking, alternative traffic arrangements, drinking water, seating arrangements, deployment of medical teams, uninterrupted electricity, supply etc.
He also said that during the event impressive march past will be conducted by contingents of Punjab Police, Punjab Home Guard, NCC. (Boys and Girls) etc. troupes will be marching past besides various cultural performances.
Around 2000 students will participate during the district level event and the final rehearsal will be held on January 24. Tableaus showing development works by various departments will also be presented during the event.
He said that the preparations for this mega event are going on in full swing and the Republic Day event will be celebrated with full patriotism and nationalism.