Updated On: 26 January, 2026 03:52 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

Civic chief Bhushan Gagrani (centre, in black suit) stands at attention during the ceremonial salute by BMC security personnel and firefighters in Mumbai. PIC/BMC
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) celebrated India’s 77th Republic Day on Monday at its headquarters with a ceremonial flag hoisting by Municipal Commissioner and Administrator Bhushan Gagrani.
The event was attended by Additional Municipal Commissioner (Projects) Abhijeet Bangar, Additional Municipal Commissioner (Western Suburbs) Dr Avinash Dhakne, Joint Commissioner (Tax and Collection) Vishwas Shankarwar, Deputy Commissioners Chanda Jadhav (Special), Prashant Gaikwad (Finance), Vishwas Mote (Ward 3), Kiran Dighavkar (Solid Waste Management), Sharad Ughade (Public Health), Prachi Jambhekar (Education), Shashank Bhore (Engineering), Avinash Kate (Environment and Climate Change), Girish Nikam (Infrastructure), and Purushottam Malvade (Special Engineering), along with BMC Secretary Manjiri Deshpande, department heads, officials, employees, and citizens.