Vijayawada, Jan. 28 -- The 76th Republic Day was celebrated with gaiety and enthusiasm across Andhra Pradesh. Governor S. Abdul Nazeer led the celebration by unfurling the national flag at the main official ceremony held at Indira Gandhi Municipal Stadium in Vijayawada.

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, IT Minister Nara Lokesh and senior officials attended the programme.

The Governor reviewed the colorful parade by various contingents of the state police and took a salute of the march past. A total of 18 tableaux of various departments highlighting different schemes of the state government participated in the celebration. The tableaux were inspired by Swarnandhra Vision 2047.

During his speech on...