26.01.2025: Governor hosts Reception on 76th Republic Day; CM, Union Minister Giriraj Singh present

26.01.2025: Governor of Maharashtra C P Radhakrishnan hosted the traditional reception and high tea for eminent invitees on the occasion of 76th Republic Day at Raj Bhavan Mumbai. The reception started with the playing of the National Anthem and the state song. Joined by the Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the Governor extended Republic Day greetings to all. Spouse of the Governor Smt Sumathi Radhakrishnan, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Amruta Fadnavis, Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh, Speaker of Legislative Assembly Rahul Narwekar, Deputy Speaker of Legislative Council Dr. Neelam Gorhe, Chief Justice of Bombay High Court Justice Alok Aradhye, Business leaders Ashok Hinduja, Prakash Hinduja, Niranjan Hiranandani, MLA Amin Patel, Vice-Chancellor of University of Mumbai Dr. Ravindra Kulkarni, SNDT Women’s University’s Vice-Chancellor Dr. Ujjwala Chakradeo, HSNC University’s Vice-Chancellor Dr. Hemlata Bagla, actor Jackie Shroff, playback singer Udit Narayan, actor Varsha Usgaonkar, Chief Secretary Sujata Saunik, Police Commissioner Vivek Phansalkar, Diplomats from various countries in Mumbai, outgoing Archbishop of Mumbai Cardinal Oswald Gracias, new Archbishop John Rodrigues and dignitaries from various fields were present.