Modi Greets Nation On Republic Day

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the people on the 66th Republic Day. "Greetings to everyone on Republic Day," he said.

U.S. President Barack Obama is the chief guest at the Republic Day parade. Obama, accompanied by wife Michelle, is on a three-day visit here.

Celebrations are in the air around the nation as well. The 66th Republic Day was celebrated across Odisha with gaiety and enthusiasm despite intelligence bureau inputs on a possible terror strike and a Maoist boycott call.

Governor S.C. Jamir took the salute at the Republic Day parade held in state capital Bhubaneswar. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik hoisted the tri-colour at Cuttack.

After taking salute at an impressive parade in the heritage city of Cuttack, 26 km from here, Patnaik highlighted the achievements of his government and reaffirmed his commitment to building a prosperous state.

Tamil Nadu celebrated the 66th Republic Day with patriotic fervor with Governor K. Rosaiah unfurling the national flag at the Marina beach here.

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