AGARTALA, Aug 14 (TIWN): Keeping the 72nd Independence Day ahead, a running competition was organized by West District Health Affairs & Sports Dept on Tuesday.

The race was held under the banner of "Open Cross Country Race" to mark State Level Independence Day at Agartala. 

BJP MLA Krishnadhan Das was present on the occasion. Much enthusiasm was observed among the runners marking nation's 72nd Independence Day. 

There various programmes have been kicked off on the occasion of 72nd Independence Day including Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, cultural programmes etc. 

According to program schedule the day would dawn with special tributes to the freedom fighters for the integrity, solidarity and development of India. The 15th August is a national holiday in India.

However, parade is to be conducted in the ground of the Assam riffle by TSR, CRPF, and Tripura Police, women police, home guard, NCC, NSS and others to grace the occasion of 15th August, the Indian Independence Day.

The speech will be given by the Chief Minister followed by March past by divisions of the paramilitary forces and Tripura Police.