<p>Punjab and Haryana on Tuesday joined the nation in celebrating the 72nd Republic Day amid tight security arrangements.</p>.<p>Police and home guard contingents took part in parades held in district headquarters in the two states and their joint capital Chandigarh.</p>.<p>Officials said all the coronavirus-related safety guidelines were followed during the Republic Day functions.</p>.<p>Punjab Governor V P Singh Badnore unfurled the national flag at a state-level function in Mohali.</p>.<p>Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh hoisted the tricolour in Patiala, while his Haryana counterpart Manohar Lal Khattar unfurled the national flag in Panchkula, the officials said.</p>.<p>Both Singh and Khattar conveyed their greetings to people on the occasion.</p>.<p>"Let us celebrate the diversity of our Republic by remembering the immense sacrifices & contributions of our farmers, soldiers, scientists and many others. #RepublicDay is a solemn occasion to reaffirm the pledge for preserving our democratic rights guaranteed by our Constitution," Singh said in a tweet.</p>.<p>Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala unfurled the national flag in Ambala.</p>
<p>Punjab and Haryana on Tuesday joined the nation in celebrating the 72nd Republic Day amid tight security arrangements.</p>.<p>Police and home guard contingents took part in parades held in district headquarters in the two states and their joint capital Chandigarh.</p>.<p>Officials said all the coronavirus-related safety guidelines were followed during the Republic Day functions.</p>.<p>Punjab Governor V P Singh Badnore unfurled the national flag at a state-level function in Mohali.</p>.<p>Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh hoisted the tricolour in Patiala, while his Haryana counterpart Manohar Lal Khattar unfurled the national flag in Panchkula, the officials said.</p>.<p>Both Singh and Khattar conveyed their greetings to people on the occasion.</p>.<p>"Let us celebrate the diversity of our Republic by remembering the immense sacrifices & contributions of our farmers, soldiers, scientists and many others. #RepublicDay is a solemn occasion to reaffirm the pledge for preserving our democratic rights guaranteed by our Constitution," Singh said in a tweet.</p>.<p>Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala unfurled the national flag in Ambala.</p>