<span style="color: #222222;">The 72nd Republic Day was celebrated across Chhattisgarh with gaiety and enthusiasm today. AIR correspondent reports that in Chhattisgarh, the main function of Republic day was held at the Police Parade Ground in the capital Raipur. Governor Anusuiya Uike hoisted the flag and took the salute of the parade.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> The Governor also honored the Corona Warriors during the ceremony. Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel hoisted the flag at Lal Bagh ground in Jagdalpur, the divisional headquarters of Bastar. </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Meanwhile, the tricolor was hoisted for the first time after independence in the village of Minpa in Maoist-affected Sukma district of Bastar division today. Jawans of security forces hoisted the flag.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">On this occasion, great enthusiasm was seen among the local villagers. The villagers organised 'Prabhat pheri' with the security personnel on the occasion of Republic day.</span><br />