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Chandigarh, Jan 26 (PTI) Punjab and Haryana on Wednesday joined the nation in celebrating the 73rd Republic Day amid tight security arrangements.
Police and home guard contingents took part in parades held at district headquarters in the two states and their common capital Chandigarh.
Punjab Governor and Administrator of Union Territory Chandigarh Banwarilal Purohit unfurled the national flag at a state-level function at Mohali.
Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi hoisted the tricolour in Jalandhar.
Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya unfurled the national flag at Panchkula while Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar hoisted the national flag at Ambala.“On 73rd #RepublicDay, I convey my heartiest greetings to the people of Haryana and the country.
Let"s resolve and make our best efforts to preserve and promote the spirit of equality, justice, fraternity and liberty, the four key pillars of #Constitution,” said Dattatreya in a tweet.