Stating that the Tricolour represents the honour, dignity and pride of the nation, Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Harshwardhan Sapkal on Monday alleged that certain casteist and communal forces were attempting to disturb social harmony by politicising the green and saffron colours for narrow political gains. PICS BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

The Bandra Collector’s Office and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus were illuminated in the tricolour ahead of Republic Day 2026 in Mumbai. PICS/SATEJ SHINDE and ATUL KAMBLE