The CM Rosaiah and the newly-sworn-in Governor E S L Narsimhan were present at the flag-hoisting ceremony and the parade on the occasion of the 61st Republic Day of India, at Parade Grounds.
The Governor addressed the grand ceremony. In his speech, he credited the AP government with having successfully contained the Maoist threat. He said that while combing operations played a role in this, the credit for the achievement also goes to the successful rehabilitation programs for extremists through various agencies like rural banks, police agencies and district administrations.
Narsimhan expressed confidence that the state of Andhra Pradesh will scale new heights of success and achievement in the years to come, and play a pivotal role in nation-building activities.
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