Maharashtra Water Resources Minister Girish Mahajan was addressing the official Republic Day 2026 function after unfurling the national flag when Madhvi Jadhav, a staffer from the forest department, interrupted the speech and sought an explanation for the absence of Ambedkar’s name
26 January,2026 05:15 PM IST | Nashik | mid-day online correspondent
Western Railway celebrated the 77th Republic Day at Mahalaxmi Sports Ground in Mumbai with General Manager Vivek Kumar Gupta unfurling the National Flag, inspecting the ceremonial parade and addressing railway employees and their families
26 January,2026 04:22 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation marked the 77th Republic Day on January 26 with a flag-hoisting ceremony at its headquarters, followed by a ceremonial drill by civic security and fire brigade personnel, in the presence of Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani and senior officials
26 January,2026 03:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Harshwardhan Sapkal extended Republic Day greetings to the citizens and reflected on Congress’s historical role in India’s Independence and nation-building. He criticised the ongoing politics driven by caste and religion
26 January,2026 02:00 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
