Raipur, Mar 18 (PTI) Holi was celebrated with traditional pomp and fervour in Chhattisgarh's capital Raipur on Friday amid a steady drop in COVID-19 cases that allowed most pandemic curbs to be withdrawn.

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People thronged squares and junctions in several parts of the city and played with colour amid dance and song.

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Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel shared pictures of celebrations at his residence on social media.

Sumit Pansari, a shopkeeper, said crowds thronged markets once again and sales were much higher than the last two years when celebrations were completely muted due to the pandemic.

Doctor Premlal Patel, a Durg resident, said people seemed to be very excited to be part of celebrations this year, though he advised them to adhere to all pandemic-related norms amid revelry.

Reports of celebrations also came from Bilaspur and other areas of the state.

A police official said no untoward incident had been reported from anywhere in the state till afternoon.

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