<span style="color: #222222;">In Madhya Pradesh, Republic Day was celebrated with traditional enthusiasm and gaiety in the state.<br />''</span><br />''The state-level ceremony took place at Lal Parade Ground in Bhopal where Governor Mangubhai Patel unfurled the flag. Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav unfurled the flag at Dussehra ground in Ujjain. Other ministers of the state government also participated in the Republic Day celebrations in their home districts.<br />''<br />''While taking the salute at the parade in Bhopal, the Governor said that we have to take the country to new heights by following the spirit of the Constitution.<br />''<br />''While giving information about various steps of the state government, Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav called for keeping the state moving on the path of progress.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">For the first time in Madhya Pradesh, police bands took part in the parade at the district level. A glimpse of the development and culture of the state is displayed through the tableaux. Folk artists also enthralled the people present with their performances. 161 prisoners were released in the state on this day.</span><br />