<span style="color: #222222;">In Madhya Pradesh, the Republic Day was celebrated with fervor, pomp and gaiety by hoisting of tricolour at several places in the capital Bhopal and other cities today. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Main function was held at Bhopal's Lal Parade Maidan where Governor Lalji Tondon unfurled the National Flag and took guard of honour and gave away prizes to Government officials, employees and institutions for their exceptional services. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Colourful tableaus were also taken out by various Government departments showcasing their achievements. The ceremony was marked by colourful parade and impressive march past by the Police, BSF, Home Guard, Forest, Civil Defence, NCC, scout- guides among others.<br />'' <br />''Chief Minister Kamalnath unfurled the tricolour in Indore. State Ministers hoisted the National Flag at various districts including Jabalpur, Gwalior and Narsinghpur. In his message, the Chief Minister mentioned steps taking for the progress of people and expressed his commitment in this direction.</span>