Thiruvananthapuram: Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar hoisted the tricolour at 9 am on Monday during the 77th Republic Day celebrations at the Thiruvananthapuram Central Stadium. The Governor took salute from various contingents, including the Armed Forces, State Police, NCC, Scouts and Guides, Student Police Cadets and NSS volunteers. He will deliver the Republic Day message. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Thiruvananthapuram Mayor V V Rajesh and other officials are present on the dais.

As in previous years, the Indian Air Force will shower flower petals from a helicopter. The programme will conclude with a parade, followed by patriotic songs and cultural performances by students from various schools.

Meanwhile, Speaker A N Shamseer will unfurl the national flag at 9.30 am in the Assembly complex. He will receive a guard of honour from security personnel and pay floral tributes to the statues of national leaders.

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