Women and Child Development Minister Aditi Tatkare will not be unfurling the national flag at the Republic Day function in Raigad district. Instead, Employment Guarantee Minister Bharat Gogawale has been authorized to perform this duty as per a government resolution.
The General Administration Department’s resolution for the 77th Republic Day celebrations designates ministers or ministers of state to unfurl the Tricolour at official functions across Maharashtra. For Raigad district, Bharat Gogawale has been entrusted with this responsibility, a role previously held by Aditi Tatkare.
Bharat Gogawale, a minister from the Shiv Sena and NCP alliance, has claimed the Raigad district guardian minister’s post amid political tussles. The resolution also outlines guidelines for Republic Day ceremonies, including flag-hoisting timings, protocol, and cultural programs, emphasizing the need for smooth conduct of the celebrations.
