Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann will hoist the national flag in Ferozepur as the Punjab Government announces chief guests for Independence Day 2026.
The Punjab Government has announced the official roster of chief guests for the Independence Day celebrations on August 15, 2026, assigning ministers and senior dignitaries to lead ceremonies across the state. According to the notification, the state-level Independence Day function will be organised in Ferozepur, where Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann will hoist the national flag and take the salute at the ceremonial parade.
State-Level Function to Be Held in Ferozepur
The government’s notification states that the main Independence Day celebration will take place in Ferozepur. Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann will unfurl the Tricolour, inspect the parade and address the gathering during the state-level event.
Harpal Singh Cheema to Lead Ludhiana Ceremony
In Ludhiana, one of Punjab’s largest cities, the Independence Day programme will be organised at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) Ground. Finance and Excise Minister Harpal Singh Cheema will hoist the national flag and review the ceremonial parade.
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Ministers Assigned to Lead Celebrations Across Punjab
The Punjab Government has nominated ministers and Assembly office-bearers to preside over Independence Day functions in various districts.
Ferozepur: Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann
Ludhiana: Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema
Amritsar: New and Renewable Energy Minister Aman Arora
Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar (Nawanshahr): School Education and Information & Public Relations Minister Harjot Singh Bains
SAS Nagar (Mohali): Public Works Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO
Patiala: Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Minister Gurmeet Singh Khuddian
Gurdaspur: Social Justice, Empowerment and Women & Child Development Minister Dr Baljit Kaur
Malerkotla: Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh
Fazilka: Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak
Hoshiarpur: Parliamentary Affairs and Local Government Minister Dr Ravjot Singh
Barnala: Mining and Water Resources Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal
Bathinda: Revenue and Housing Construction Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian
Sangrur: Tourism and Labour Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond
Jalandhar: Defence Services Welfare and Horticulture Minister Mohinder Bhagat
Flag Hoisting in Remaining Districts
The government has clarified that in districts not included in the official roster, the Divisional Commissioner or the concerned Deputy Commissioner (DC) will preside over the Independence Day celebrations and perform the national flag-hoisting ceremony.
Preparations Begin for Statewide Celebrations
With the announcement of the official roster, preparations for India’s 79th Independence Day celebrations are expected to gain momentum across Punjab. District administrations, along with the designated ministers, will oversee arrangements related to ceremonial parades, cultural programmes, security, and public participation.
The Independence Day events will feature flag hoisting, parade inspections, patriotic cultural performances, tributes to freedom fighters, and recognition of individuals for outstanding contributions in various fields, reflecting the spirit of national pride and unity.
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