Security has been increased across Jharkhand for the Republic Day celebrations, an official said on Saturday. The Morabadi ground in Ranchi and the Police Line ground in Dumka have been decorated for the Republic Day event on Sunday.
Jharkhand Governor Santosh Gangwar will hoist the national flag at Ranchi’s Morabadi ground, while Chief Minister Hemant Soren will lead the celebrations in Dumka.
The Chief Minister arrived in Dumka on Saturday. Ranchi Deputy Commissioner (DC) Manjunath Bhajantri said the Governor will raise the tricolor flag at 9 am on Sunday at Morabadi ground in Ranchi.
The parade will include 14 groups, such as the Army and West Bengal Police, he added.
A full-dress rehearsal with mixed groups from the Army, CRPF, West Bengal Police, Jharkhand Armed Police, Ranchi Police, SSB, Home Guard, NCC, and others was completed on Friday.
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Eleven departments of the Jharkhand government will showcase colorful floats based on various themes.
Ranchi Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Chandan Kumar Sinha stated that security has been strengthened for the event, and a check for sabotage at the ground is being conducted.
He also mentioned that a traffic plan has been set, and heavy vehicles will be banned from entering the city for a certain period on Sunday.
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