Gandhinagar, Jan 19 (NationPress) The 77th Republic Day festivities will take place on January 26 this year in the newly established Vav–Tharad district of Gujarat.

The event will be celebrated with traditional enthusiasm, a sense of patriotism, and extensive public involvement.

Governor Acharya Devvrat will raise the national flag and review the ceremonial parade, accompanied by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.

This major state event is scheduled for 9 a.m. at the helipad grounds opposite the new court complex at Malupur in Vav–Tharad district.

There will be cultural displays and special showcases by the police force on this significant occasion.

This state-level ceremony continues a unique tradition started by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his time as the Chief Minister of Gujarat, promoting the celebration of national holidays at the state level across various districts to foster decentralization and public engagement.

In conjunction with the Republic Day events throughout Gujarat, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi will also raise the national flag at Makarba in Ahmedabad.

Cabinet members will oversee flag-hoisting ceremonies at different taluka headquarters within their respective districts.

As per the schedule from the General Administration Department, Finance Minister Kanu Desai will hoist the flag at Chikhli (Navsari); Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani at Jetpur (Rajkot); Energy Minister Rushikesh Patel at Mansa (Gandhinagar); Labour and Employment Minister Kunvarji Bavaliya at Ranavav (Porbandar); Tribal Development Minister Naresh Patel at Umargam (Valsad); Forest and Environment Minister Arjun Modhwadia at Govind Guru–Limbdi (Dahod); Education Minister Pradyuman Vaja at Himmatnagar (Sabarkantha); and Food and Civil Supplies Minister Ramanbhai Solanki at Thasra (Kheda).

State ministers will also conduct flag hoisting at designated sites: Water Resources Minister Ishwarsinh Patel at Ektanagar (Kevadia); Women and Child Development Minister Manisha Vakil at Bodeli (Chhota Udepur); Fisheries Minister Parshottam Solanki at Talala (Gir Somnath); Labour and Employment Minister Kantilal Amrutiya at Bhuj (Kutch); Agriculture Minister Rameshbhai Katara at Halol (Panchmahal); Urban Development Minister Darshanaben Vaghela at Wadhwan (Surendranagar); Law Minister Kaushik Vekariya at Vallabhipur (Bhavnagar); Transport Minister Pravin Mali at Visnagar (Mehsana); Sports Minister Jayram Gamit at Ahwa (Dang); Higher Education Minister Trikam B. Chhanga at Khambha (Amreli); Finance Minister Kamlesh Patel at Waghodia (Vadodara); Revenue Minister Sanjaysinh Mahida at Khambhat (Anand); Tribal Development Minister P.C. Baranda at Kadana (Mahisagar); Cottage Industries Minister Swarupji Thakor at Shankheshwar (Patan); and Primary, Secondary and Adult Education Minister Rivaba Jadeja at Gadhada (Botad).

The Republic Day flag hoisting will also take place at nine taluka headquarters by District Collectors. These include Meghraj (Aravalli), Ogad (Banaskantha), Amod (Bharuch), Bhanvad (Devbhumi Dwarka), Kalavad (Jamnagar), Keshod (Junagadh), Tankara (Morbi), Mandvi (Surat), and Uchhal (Tapi).

With events spread across various districts and talukas, Gujarat's 77th Republic Day will showcase unity in diversity, decentralized governance, and strong public involvement, while highlighting the newly formed Vav–Tharad district at the state level.