AGARTALA, Jan 26 (TIWN): On the occasion of the 73rd Republic Day, a flag hoisting program was held at BKI Maidan, South District Sadar, Belonia.

Minister for Social Welfare and Social Education Santana Chakma delivered a speech in the programme and discussed Auto Driving Training for women, which is 1^st started in AMC. During delivering speech addressing youths stated to come forward to take initiative to make Tripura drug free and to create social awareness.

Minister Shantana Chakma discussed various Govt developmental works in the BKI ground while delivering a speech.

On the occasion MLA Arun Chandra Bhowmik, South District DM Saju Wahid , Southern District Superintendent of Police Dr. Kuldeep Singh, South District Council President Kakoli Das Dutta, Bilonia Municipal Council Nikhil Chandra Gope, and Bilonia Subdivision Governor Manik Lal Das including other officials of various departments were present.