Gujarat CM, Guv attend state-level R-Day event at Palanpur

The 70th Republic Day was celebrated across Gujarat with patriotic fervour and gaiety Saturday with Governor O P Kohli unfurling the tricolour at the main state-level function organised at Palanpur in Banaskantha district.

Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was also present at the function organised at the police parade ground in Palanpur, around 87 kilometres from here.

A helicopter of the Indian Air Force hovered in the sky and showered flower petals on the tricolour.

Later, Kohli and Rupani inspected the Republic Day's ceremonial parade in an open jeep, where 901-strong uniformed men marched and police troupes presented rifle drill, motorcycle stunts, judo, karate, gymnastics, dog show and equestrian adventures.

While performing a motorcycle stunt, a woman police constable lost balance and fell down. Six students were injured after getting hit by the motorcycle.

Later, talking to reporters, Rupani extended greetings to the people of the state on the occasion which celebrates