Republic Day Preparations in Full Swing at Gandhi Maidan, Patna

Patna: The Commissioner of Patna Division, Mayank Warvade, inspected the final rehearsal for the Republic Day parade at Gandhi Maidan. Before the rehearsal, he paid tribute at the Shaheed-e-Kargil Memorial.

The inspection was attended by District Magistrate Chandrashekhar Singh, Senior Superintendent of Police Avkash Kumar, Deputy Development Commissioner Sameer Saurabh, City Superintendent of Police (Central) Sweety Sahrawat, Sub-Divisional Officer (Patna Sadar) Gaurav Kumar, and other senior officials.

The Commissioner stated that the 76th Republic Day celebrations will be conducted with full dignity and grandeur. The main state event will take place at the historic Gandhi Maidan. The grounds have been divided into four sectors and sub-sectors to ensure efficient management. Magistrates, police officers, Mahila force, lathi force, and other security personnel have been deployed to their respective locations to maintain order.

A three-pronged focus was emphasized: ensuring robust security, managing the audience galleries effectively, and adhering to VIP and VVIP protocols. The Commissioner stressed that there would be no compromise on security arrangements, and all officers must ensure strict compliance.

The event area will be monitored through 128 CCTV cameras installed under the Patna Smart City Project. These include 61 fixed cameras, 22 pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras, and 45 analytical cameras. Monitoring will be conducted from the Integrated Command and Control Center (ICCC). Additionally, excellent lighting arrangements have been made, with 34 Prakash Minars, 136 LED metal lights, 229 pole lights, and 20 high mast lights illuminating Gandhi Maidan and its surroundings.

The Commissioner also highlighted traffic management plans coordinated by the Superintendent of Police (Traffic) and the District Transport Officer. Alternative routes and parking arrangements will be published in newspapers to guide the public. Law and order will be further reinforced by a temporary police station and control room established at the venue.

Emergency healthcare services have been arranged at key hospitals, including AIIMS, PMCH, NMCH, IGIMS, and Gardiner Road Hospital. The Civil Surgeon will ensure readiness for any medical emergencies. Anti-sabotage checks will also be conducted for all vehicles and equipment entering the venue to maintain security.

Fifteen Bihar Government departments will showcase tableaux at the event, highlighting development schemes, social reform campaigns, and women empowerment initiatives. Nodal officers have been appointed for the tableaux, which will undergo strict security checks before entry.

The Commissioner affirmed that all officers and their teams are fully prepared and committed to ensuring the success of the Republic Day celebrations at Gandhi Maidan.