Pandemic curtails Republic Day celebrations
The Hindu
Revenue officials visit homes of freedom fighters to present shawls on behalf of the Collector
The 73rd Republic Day was celebrated with patriotic fervour though some ceremonies were curtailed due to the pandemic, here on Wednesday.
Collector S. Sivarasu hoisted the national flag at a function held at Armed Reserve ground. Accompanied by the Superintendent of Police, Tiruchi, (Rural), Sujith Kumar, he inspected the Republic Day parade presented by the Armed Reserve police personnel and accepted the Guard of Honour. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, freedom fighters, who were usually brought to the function, did not participate in it. However, Revenue officials visited their residences and presented shawls on behalf of the Collector.
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