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By Express News ServiceKOCHI: The Southern Naval Command will celebrate Republic Day by launching a five-day Bharat Parv, organising various activities for Navy personnel and their families, between January 26 and 31. On Monday, students of various schools in Kochi will be provided an opportunity to visit vessels at the Kochi Naval Base. A special plogging drive will be held in Kochi on January 29. Around 3,000 personnel of Southern Naval Command are expected to participate in the event. Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Vice Admiral Anil Kumar Chawla will lay the ceremonial wreath at the war memorial and review the parade by naval personnel..