CHANDIGARH: The Governor of Punjab and Administrator, Union Territory, Chandigarh, Shri Banwari Lal Purohit hosted the ‘At Home’ function in the lawns of Punjab Raj Bhavan, Chandigarh on the occasion of Republic Day of India, on Friday.
The function began at around 4.00 pm with the arrival of the Governor who was given a ceremonial welcome by a police band.
On this occasion, Punjab Raj Bhavan was decorated tastefully wherein eminent people from different walks of life and sections of the society gathered. The Governor greeted the guests and exchanged pleasantries with them.
During the function, the Foundation Day of Union Territory of Dadra-Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu was also celebrated. The Governor extended his heartfelt greetings to all present and the countrymen on the foundation day of Dadra-Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu.
On this occasion, a beautiful cultural performance of music and dance was presented by the artists of North Zone Cultural Center (NZCC).
Patriotic songs were also played throughout the event.
The prominent present on the occasion included Mr. Bhagwant Mann, Chief Minister, Punjab, Mr. Kultar Singh Sandhwan, Speaker, Punjab Vidhan Sabha, Mrs. Kirron Kher, M.P., Chandigarh, Mr. Sukhwinder Singh Kotli, MLA, Punjab, Mr. Satyapal Jain, Additional Solicitor General of India, Goc-in-C, Western Command, Lt. Gen. Devender Sharma, Mrs Caroline Rowett, British Deputy High Commissioner, Mr. K. Siva Prasad, Additional Chief Secretary to Governor, Punjab, Mr. Anurag Verma, Chief Secretary, Punjab, Mr. Nitin Kumar Yadav, Adviser to Administrator, UT, Chandigarh, Mr. Gaurav Yadav, DGP, Punjab, Mr. Praveer Ranjan, DGP, Chandigarh, Mr. Sanjay Tandon, Ex-President, BJP, several other dignitaries including Sports persons, Media persons and Ex-Servicemen.