Patna: The main function of the 75th Independence Day was held at Gandhi Maidan in Bihar's capital Patna today. Gandhi Maidan was decorated as usual on Independence Day. After arriving here, CM Nitish Kumar unfurled the tricolor at 9 pm as scheduled. He also congratulated the people and said, "It is a matter of pride for us. On this day, we salute the freedom fighters.''

Nitish Kumar also said, "After hoisting the flag, there are certain things to be discussed. We have been affected by corona since last year. There is a lot of convenience in the second wave.'' According to the report received on Saturday evening, more than 39.4 crore vaccination have been conducted. Now, there are 250 active cases in Bihar. The immunization work has been done to the extent of 3 crores. A target of vaccination of 6 crore people has been set in the next six months. At the same time, he also said, "The families of those who die in Corona are paid Rs 4 lakh from the Disaster Management Department.''

Let me tell all of you that a vehicle checking drive was also being carried out in the capital Patna for several days in view of security arrangements for the Independence Day program. Security has been beefed up at government buildings including Raj Bhavan, High Court, Secretariat, Railway Station, Airport to hoist the flag at Gandhi Maidan today. At the same time, security has also been tightened in the way of the Chief Minister. Many roads here have been closed with bamboo bats. Last Saturday evening, the statue site of great men was decorated with lights, etc.

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