Gujarat breaks new ground by selecting Vav-Tharad, its latest district, for the 77th Republic Day state extravaganza on January 26. This decision amplifies the voices of peripheral regions in the heart of state pride.
The main event unfolds at 9 AM on Malupur’s helipad ground before the new judicial complex, graced by Governor Acharya Devvrat and Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. Flag hoisting and parade inspection will precede thrilling cultural shows and police maneuvers.
Rooted in PM Modi’s vision as former CM, this district-hopping format has institutionalized broad-based engagement in Republic Day, embodying Gujarat’s ethos of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’.
Parallel events dot the map: Deputy CM Harsh Sanghvi in Ahmedabad’s Makarba, with ministers spearheading flag ceremonies in talukas galore.
From Finance’s Kanu Desai in Navsari’s Chikhli to Agriculture’s Jitu Vaghasi in Rajkot’s Jetpur; Energy’s Rishikesh Patel in Gandhinagar’s Mansa; Labor’s Kunvarji Bavaliya in Porbandar’s Ranavav; Tribal’s Naresh Patel in Valsad’s Umargam; Forest’s Arjun Modhwadia in Dahod’s Govind Guru-Limbdi; Education’s Pradyum Vaja in Sabarkantha’s Himmatnagar; and Food’s Ramanbhai Solanki in Kheda’s Thasra.
Water Resources Minister Ishwarsinh Patel illuminates Ekta Nagar, Women & Child’s Manisha Vakil graces Bodeli, Fisheries’ Parshottam Solanki shines in Talala, Labor’s Kantilal Amrutiya in Kutch’s Bhuj, Agriculture’s Ramesh Katara in Panchmahal’s Halol, Urban Dev’s Darshanaben Vaghela in Surendranagar’s Wadhwan, Law’s Kaushik Vekariya in Bhavnagar’s Vallabhipur.
Transport’s Pravin Mali in Mehsana’s Visnagar, Sports’ Jayram Gamit in Dang’s Ahwa, Higher Ed’s Tribhuvan Changa in Amreli’s Khambha, Finance’s Kamlesh Patel in Vadodara’s Vaghodia, Revenue’s Sanjay Mahida in Anand’s Khambhat, Tribal’s PC Kadana in Mahisagar’s Baranda, Cottage Industry’s Swarupji Thakor in Patan’s Shankheshwar, and Education’s Rivaba Jadeja in Botad’s Garhada.
Collectors in nine talukas—Meghraj, Ogad, Amod, Bhanvad, Kalavad, Kesod, Tankara, Mandvi, Uchchal—round out the coverage.
This orchestrated statewide symphony of patriotism reaffirms Gujarat’s dedication to unity, progress, and constitutional reverence.