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The COVID-19 warriors, including healthcare professionals, frontline workers, and 25 persons who have recovered from the virus, will participate as special invitees, BBMP Chief Commissioner Gaurav Gupta said.
He said that due to the pandemic, there will be no cultural event this year. All invitees have to wear masks and follow social distancing norms. The celebrations will be held in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures issued by the Centre.
Kamal Pant, the Bengaluru city police commissioner said that the chief minister would unfurl the flag at 9 am and receive a guard of honour from 10 battalions (470 personnel) from different wings of law enforcement agencies in the state.
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Also, 1500 personnel will be stationed for security for the event. Invitees will not be allowed to carry any belongings, including cigarettes, matchboxes, pamphlets, knives, black clothes, food items, cameras, liquor, water bottle, flags, and crackers. The event will be a webcast live and telecast on Doordarshan Chandana.