In Haryana, the state level celebrations on 62nd Republic Day have been organised at Panchkula where Haryana Governor Jagannath Pahadia unfurled the tricolour. Addressing the gathering, he paid gratitude in respect to the freedom fighters and brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the freedom and sovereignty of the country. He also congratulated people of Haryana for their efforts in developing Haryana as a progressive and prosperous state. On this occasion he said Haryana is proud of his players who have brought laurels for the state as well as nation in the recent Asian games as well as Commonwealth games. He also honored eleven policemen for their meritorious services including ADG B.S. Sandhu.