AP CM YS Jagan and governor Biswabhushan Harichandan wishes the state on Republic Day

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday wished the people of the state a happy Republic Day. "We are entering the 73rd year of formation of the Constitution, which is the largest and the best constitution in the world," he said. He said it is everybody's responsibility to understand every word in the preamble of the constitution as our's is a sovereign, socialist, secular democracy.

The chief minister said that in addition to the republic and social justice, the Constitution guarantees freedom of expression and confidence to every citizen. He said that the Indian Constitution also mandates equal status for all as well as equal opportunities. "The state government has been adhering to the guidelines laid down in the preamble constitution for last 31 months with genuine inspiration," said CM Jagan.

On the other hand, the government of Andhra Pradesh Biswabhushan Harichandan has wished the people of the state a happy Republic Day, stating that the country is moving forward on the path of democratic values. The Rajya Bhavan officials on Tuesday stated this effect and directed the people to celebrate Republic Day following covid's guidelines.

Later, the 73rd Republic Day celebrations began at the Indira Priya Darshini Stadium in Vijayawada. State Governor Biswabhushan Harichandan unveiled the national flag and received a salutation from the police. Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Tammineni Sitaram, Chairman of the Legislative Council Koye Moshen Raju, several ministers, MLAs and senior government officials were present on the occasion. Meanwhile, the visitors were denied permission in the wake of the covid protocols.