Shillong, Jan. 26 -- Meghalaya celebrated the 71st Republic Day amid tight security across the state.

Security and police forces were deployed at all strategic points. Frisking of passers-by was carried out at different places to detect movement of armed ultras.



Unfurling the tri-colour here in Polo ground, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma appealed to all the citizens to collaborate with the government is working on our ambitious development agenda.

"Let us all rededicate ourselves to the values and principles enshrined in our constitution. Let us redouble our efforts to achieve greatness for ourselves, for our communities, for our State and our country," he said.

Informing that the Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019 was passed by the...