New Delhi: Gujarat’s newly formed Vav-Tharad district will host a grand state-level celebration on Monday to mark the 77th Republic Day of India.
The occasion will be observed with traditional enthusiasm, patriotism, and widespread participation from the public. Governor Acharya Devvrat will unfurl the national flag, while Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will take the salute during the official parade.
The state-level event will begin at 9 AM at the helipad ground in front of the new court complex in Malupur, Vav-Tharad district. The programme will feature cultural performances along with special demonstrations by the police force.
This celebration follows a unique tradition initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his tenure as Gujarat’s Chief Minister, wherein national festivals are conducted in different districts across the state to promote decentralisation and public participation.
Across Gujarat, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi will hoist the national flag at Makraba in Ahmedabad. State Cabinet ministers will preside over flag hoisting ceremonies at various taluka headquarters in their respective districts.
According to the General Administration Department’s schedule, Finance Minister Kanu Desai will hoist the flag at Chikhli (Navsari), Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani at Jetpur (Rajkot), Energy Minister Rishikesh Patel at Manas (Gandhinagar), Labour and Employment Minister Kunwarji 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).
Other state ministers will also perform flag hoisting at designated locations. These include 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 Vekaria at Vallbhipur (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 Vaghodiya (Vadodara), Revenue Minister Sanjay Singh Mahida at Khambhat (Anand), Tribal Development Minister P.C. Baranda at Kadana (Mahisagar), Cottage Industry Minister Swaroopji Thakor at Shankheshwar (Patan), and Primary, Secondary and Adult Education Minister Rivaba Jadeja at Gadhada (Botad).
Flag hoisting at nine taluka headquarters will be conducted by district collectors. These locations include Meghraj (Aravalli), Ogad (Banaskantha), Amod (Bharuch), Bhanvad (Devbhumi Dwarka), Kalavad (Jamnagar), Keshod (Junagadh), Tankara (Morbi), Mandvi (Surat) and Uchchal (Tapi).
Through these widespread ceremonies across districts and talukas, Gujarat’s 77th Republic Day will highlight unity in diversity, decentralised governance, and strong public engagement. Special emphasis will be placed on the newly created Vav-Tharad district at the state level.