Heavy rainfall failed to dampen preparations for Tripura’s Independence Day celebrations, as Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag Dhankar inspected arrangements for the state-level parade on Wednesday at the Assam Rifles Ground. The final full-dress rehearsal, scheduled for the morning, had to be called off after persistent downpours left parts of the parade ground waterlogged. Despite the setback, officials assured that the programme remains firmly on track. “Everyone is prepared and the parade will be good,” DGP Dhankar said, noting that participating personnel have been engaged in intensive training for the past 20 days.
This year’s parade will feature 16 platoons drawn from both security and non-security forces. The main Independence Day programme will be held on August 15 at the Assam Rifles Maidan, where Chief Minister Manik Saha is expected to hoist the national flag at 9:10 a.m., inspect the combined forces, and take the ceremonial salute.
Festivities will begin early, with a morning procession starting at 5 a.m. Flag hoisting ceremonies will follow at 7 a.m. in government offices, educational institutions, Anganwadi centres, and local bodies across the state. As part of the cultural segment, school students will present patriotic performances, showcasing Tripura’s heritage and unity in diversity.
