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Bengal celebrates Republic Day

Bengal celebrates Republic Day

Kolkata, Jan 26 (UNI) West Bengal on Sunday celebrated the 76th Republic Day along with the rest of the country with the main programme organised by the government at Red Road where Governor CV Ananda Bose unfurled the national tri-colour in the presence of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
The duo also watched the Republic Day parade at Red Road where the three wings of the Defence forces, Paramilitary forces, Police, Civil Defence, NCC and girls cadets marched past with a salute to the dignitaries.
At the parade the state showcased their achievements in tableau, including the Robotic Mules and new-generation vehicles by the Indian Army.

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