In Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh Republic day is being celebrated with great enthusiasm and sense of patriotism amidst tight security following COVID protocol.<br />'' <br />'' Punjab Governor and Administrator of  Union Territory Chandigarh  Banwari Lal Purohit unfurled the national flag in a state-level function at SAS Nagar, Mohali and took the salute at an impressive parade.<br />'' <br />'' Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi unfurled the tricolour at Jalandhar.<br />'' <br />'' In Haryana, state-level Republic Day celebrations were organised at Panchkula, where Governor Bandaru Dattatreya unfurled the national flag while Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar unfurled the tricolour at Ambala.<br />''<br />''UT advisor Dharampal unfurled the national flag at Parade Ground, Chandigarh. In view of rising cases of Covid19 in the city, there was no large gathering and cultural events by school children.