ASSAM CELEBRATES REPUBLIC DAY DESPITE ULFA BOYCOTT CALL

Assam celebrated the 69th Republic Day on Friday despite a boycott call by the United Liberation Front of Asom(Independent). The Ulfa(I) on Thursday called for a boycott of the Republic Day function. Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi unfurled the Tricolour at the Veterinary College ground at Khanapara in Guwahati. An IAF helicopter showered the flower petals as the tricolour was unfurled. Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal was also present on the occasion. Other ministers and public representatives of Assam also took part in the Republic Day Celebrations at different districts and subdivisions of the state. People from all walks of life participated in the Republic Day functions.