In Uttar Pradesh, a grand programme was organised in front of Vidhan Bhawan in the capital Lucknow on the occasion of Republic Day. As per tradition, Governor Anandiben Patel hoisted the national flag and took the salute of the parade in the presence of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Union Finance State Minister Pankaj Chaudhary, Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, along with other dignitaries.

The parade presented in the Republic Day function gave the message of discipline, dedication and courage. Along with contingents of various regiments of the Indian Army and their brass bands, Uttar Pradesh Police, Home Guard, 32nd and 35th Battalion of PAC, Women’s PAC Force, Provincial Defence Corps and NCC cadets marched with disciplined steps. This year, the contingent of Haryana Police specially included presented the symbol of inter-state cooperation and national unity.

On the occasion of Republic Day, cultural programs and attractive tableaus in the grand program organised in the capital Lucknow, gave the message of patriotism and unity.

For the first time in the state on the occasion of Republic Day, more than 200 artists from nine states, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Jammu-Kashmir, Gujarat, Bihar, Sikkim, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh and Chhattisgarh gavea presentation on Vidhan Sabha Marg. These artists were later felicitated by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and he had interaction with them also.