Nagaland will celebrate the 73rd Republic Day tomorrow. A State-level function will be held at Nagaland Civil Secretariat Plaza, Kohima with Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio unfurling the National Flag and taking salute from the 13 marching contingents. The Chief Minister will also address the people of the state. Several cultural presentations by various groups and stalls exhibitions will mark the celebration. Several programmes to celebrate the 73rd Republic Day will be held in all districts of Nagaland.  <br />''<br />''Meanwhile, several organizations including Naga Students Federation and Eastern Nagaland People's Organisation have asked the people to refrain from Republic Day celebration tomorrow in protest against the imposition of the Armed forces (Special powers) Act 1958.<br />''<br />''Extended his warm greetings on the occasion of 73rd Republic Day, Governor of Assam and Nagaland Prof Jagdish Mukhi said this solemn day prompts us to recall with pride our Nation-builders and the Architect of our Constitution. He said, our nation has emerged stronger and more dynamic amidst the turbulence and challenges guided by the core principles of this remarkable document that ensures liberty, equality, and justice to all its citizens.<br />''<br />''Governor Mukhi said, Nagaland as the sixteenth State of the Indian Union has made its indelible mark in the march towards growth and development of the country. He said, despite constraints and challenges, the State have achieved significant milestones making it an equal partner in the process of nation-building. The Governor expressed confidence that if all come together in unity defying all seeming barriers separating us, Nagaland will be on the path to progress and development.<br />