Bhubaneswar/Cuttack: On the occasion of the 77 Republic Day, Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati unfurled the national flag at the state-level function in Bhubaneswar, while Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi led the celebrations in Cuttack on Monday, officials said.

At Mahatma Gandhi Marg in Bhubaneswar, Governor Kambhampati paid tribute to the framers of the Constitution and underscored the importance of safeguarding democratic values. He highlighted Odisha’s strides in infrastructure, education, and healthcare, while calling for collective responsibility in building a stronger nation.

The ceremony featured a ceremonial march-past by 46 contingents, including personnel from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Odisha Industrial Security Force (OISF), Home Guards, Civil Defence units, and students from government and private institutions.

The parade also showcased 12 tableaux representing achievements, welfare initiatives, and developmental milestones of various government departments. Following the march-past, five cultural groups presented captivating performances that reflected Odisha’s rich heritage and diversity.

In Cuttack, Chief Minister Majhi unfurled the Tricolour at the Barabati Stadium. In his address, he reiterated the State government’s commitment to inclusive growth and welfare programmes. He emphasized Odisha’s role in disaster management and resilience, noting that the State has emerged as a model in handling cyclones and natural calamities. The celebrations included tableaux, cultural displays, and patriotic songs performed by school children.

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Republic Day in Odisha traditionally witnesses a state-level function in Bhubaneswar and district-level functions at the district headquarters across the state. Security arrangements were tightened across the venues, with police and paramilitary forces deployed to ensure smooth conduct of the events. Thousands of people thronged the parade routes and stadium to witness the celebrations, which concluded with the national anthem and a salute to the Tricolour.

Republic Day, observed annually on January 26, commemorates the adoption of the Constitution in 1950, marking India’s transition into a sovereign democratic republic. Across Odisha, schools, colleges, and local institutions also held flag-hoisting ceremonies, reinforcing the spirit of unity and patriotism.