Chennai, Jan 26 (Reporter) A rich tableaux of floats depicting the various welfare measures and schemes of the DMK regime and pageantry marked the patriotic fervour filled 75th Republic Day Celebrations in Tamil Nadu on Friday. At a colourful function at Marina Beach front, Governor R N Ravi unfurled the National Flag and took the salute at the ceremonial march past. Chief Minister M K Stalin presented the Anna Medals for Gallantry and the Gandhi Adigalaar Police Medals to police personnel. After the customary introduction of the officials of the Army, Navy, IAF, Coast Guard and Police department, the Governor unfurled the National Tricolour. It was followed by a Coast Guard helicopter showering petals on the function venue. The Governor took the salute at the ceremonial march past in which contingents of the Army, Navy and Air Force, Coast Guard, Central Reserve Police Force, CISF, Railway Protection Force, Chennai City Police, Mounted Police, Tamil Nadu Commando Force (men and women), Coastal Security Group, Tamil Nadu Fire Service, Home Guard, NCC, Bharat Scouts and ex-servicemen participated. The defence forces showcased their might by displaying the aircrafts, besides, ships and helicopters. After a fly past by the IAF aircrafts, the Chief Secretary introduced the Parade Commander to the Governor which was followed by the National Anthem. Later colourful balloons were released in the air, bringing an end to the Republic day fete, in which representatives of the Army, Navy, Coast Guard and IAF, the Chennai City Police Commissioner, Ministers, diplomats and dignitaries from various fields, participated. Elsewhere in the state and in the districts, the Republic Day was celebrated with patriotic fervour. Collectors unfurled the National Flag in their respective districts and inspected the Guard of Honour. The day was also celebrated in various central and state government institutions like Southern Railway, Madras High Court, Income-Tax, Central Excise, RBI, Chennai Port Trust, Airport, Customs and Central Excise, ONGC, Indian Oil Corporation, Rajaji Bhavan and Shastri Bhavan housing various Central government departments, and AGS office. Leaders of various political parties also unfurled the National Flag in their respective party offices and addressed their party workers...////...