Independence Day: CM Devendra Fadnavis To Lead August 15 Flag Hoisting; Rehearsal Conducted At Mantralaya

Mumbai: Ahead of the state’s official Independence Day celebrations, a rehearsal for the flag hoisting ceremony was conducted today at the Maharashtra Ministry. The main event will take place on August 15, 2025, at 9:05 AM, with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis scheduled to hoist the national flag.

During the rehearsal, Sunil Sonar, Under Secretary of the Protocol Department, performed the flag hoisting in the presence of senior officials.

Senior Officials and Security Presence

The event was attended by Deputy Commissioner of Police Pravin Mundhe, Assistant Commissioner of Police for CM’s Security Milind Kurde, Srinivas Ghadge, and senior officials from the Ministry, Public Works Department, and police force.

भारताच्या स्वातंत्र्यदिनानिमित्त मंत्रालयात राज्याचा मुख्य शासकीय कार्यक्रम १५ ऑगस्ट २०२५ रोजी सकाळी ९.०५ वाजता मुख्यमंत्री @Dev_Fadnavis यांच्या हस्ते #ध्वजारोहण करून साजरा होणार आहे. यानिमित्त आज राजशिष्टाचार विभागाचे अवर सचिव सुनील सोनार यांच्या हस्ते ध्वजारोहण करण्यात येऊन… pic.twitter.com/QiH5I0K0hJ
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The ceremonial parade featured contingents from the Mumbai Police, State Reserve Police Force, Madhya Pradesh Police Force, and mounted police units, ensuring a grand and disciplined rehearsal ahead of the national event.