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As the two-day mega silver jubilee celebrations of Jharkhand Foundation Day is slated to take place on November 15 and 16,security has been tightened across the state’s capital city.

All entry roads linked with Morahabadi maidan, venue of the political and cultural programmes, have been barricaded.

And security arrangements have been heightened. Around 8,000 police personnel—including 2,000 women police personnel—were deployed.

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Governor Santosh Gangwar will be the chief guest, while Chief Minister Hemant Soren will preside over the event on November 15 at Morhabadi ground, they said.The main event is for two days on November 15 and November 16.

The inaugural event will be presided over by Chief Minister Hemant Soren in presence of top officers, police and VVIPs.

On November 16, 'Jatra' processions will be taken out. Over 4,000 folk artists from across the state, 10 tableaux, and traditional dance troupes will participate in it.

The procession is scheduled to start at 10 am, from the J-1 complex in Doranda and proceed via Rajendra Chowk, Kadru Mor, Sujata Chowk, Main Road, Sarguja Chowk, Shaheed Chowk, and Kachahari Chowk to reach Birsa Munda Memorial Park.Tribal cultural programmes will be organised from 4 pm to 8 pm on November 16. 

These will feature presentations of folk art, dance, and music, along with a special performance by a renowned singer associated with Jharkhand.

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A drone show will be organised. It is planned to attract audience. An exhibition will also be set up at the main venue, which will showcase glimpses of Jharkhand's heritage and development journey.

"Special exhibitions dedicated to Birsa Munda and Dishom Guru Shibu Soren will also be exhibited," the DC added.

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