In Lakshadweep, patriotic fervour and unbridled enthusiasm marked the 75th Republic Day celebrations in Kavaratti. Advisor to the Lakshadweep Administrator Sandeep Kumar unfurled the tricolour and reviewed the parade at the Kavaratti School ground this morning. Nearly 16 platoons drawn from CRPF, Lakshadweep Police, India Reserve Battalion, NCC and Scout participated in the parade. Floats belonging to various departments were displayed as part of the celebrations.<br />''<br />''Similar celebrations were also organised in the other nine inhabited islands in the Union Territory.<br />''<br />''In Kochi, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Southern Naval Command,  Vice Admiral V Sreenivas paid homage to the soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice in service to the nation, by placing a wreath at the War Memorial at INS Venduruthy. He also reviewed the ceremonial parade.<br />''<br />''Naval ships anchored in the harbour were dressed overall in ceremonial flags to mark the occasion.<br />