Gangtok, Jan. 26 -- The 70th Republic Day was celebrated at Paljor Stadium today. The Chief Guest of the day was the Hon'ble Governor, Shri Ganga Prasad and the Chief Minister, Shri Pawan Chamling was the Guest of Honour. Hon'ble Speaker (SLA), Shri K.N Rai, Hon'ble MP (Lok Sabha), Members of the Cabinet, Chief Secretary, Shri A.K Srivastava, Heads of the Departments, officials, students and the public were present at the function.
Th programme began with the unfurling of the National flag by the Governor followed by National Anthem. The Governor then received the National salute and reviewed the parade.
Indo Tibet Border Police, Shashastra Seema Bal, Sikkim Armed Police, Sikkim Police (Male and Female Platoon), Sikkim Home Guard and Civi...