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

Mumbai was bathed in patriotic colours ahead of Republic Day 2026 as the iconic buildings across the city were illuminated in the national tricolour. Pics/Atul Kamble