Independence Day 2026: Ujjain Celebrates with Grand Parade and Patriotic Spirit
Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh: The 80th Independence Day was marked with fervour and enthusiasm in Ujjain on Saturday, as the city came together to celebrate the nation’s freedom.
Minister Gautam Tetwal Leads the Celebrations
The main event was held at the Dussehra Maidan, where Minister of State and Ujjain district in-charge minister Gautam Tetwal hoisted the national flag and took the salute. The occasion was attended by Collector Roshan Kumar Singh and Superintendent of Police Pradeep Sharma, who were also present in the vehicle alongside Tetwal as he inspected the parade.
A Grand Parade and Patriotic Performances
The parade, led by commander Aarti Raghuvanshi, included the Special Armed Force’s 32nd Battalion, district police personnel, women police personnel, Home Guards, NCC cadets, Naval NCC, Shaurya Dal, NRS Dal, and the 32nd Battalion band. The event also featured a live broadcast of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav’s Independence Day address from Bhopal, which was later followed by Tetwal’s message highlighting the development and achievements of Ujjain district.
Honouring the Brave and the Talented
Families of freedom fighters were honoured with shawls and coconuts, while school students presented patriotic songs and cultural programmes. Officials and employees who had done outstanding work, along with social organisations, were also honoured with certificates. Additionally, a district development booklet highlighting various development works and achievements was distributed to the attendees.
Competitions and Cultural Programmes
The armed parade category saw the District Police Force Women, Ujjain, take home the first prize, followed by the SAF 32nd Battalion, Ujjain, and the Home Guard Force, Ujjain. In the unarmed parade category, the 10 MP Dussehra Maidan Women Force emerged as the winner, while the 2 MP NCC Madhav Nagar and 2 MP NCC Indian Knowledgepeeth Ujjain secured the second and third places, respectively. Christ Jyoti Convent School won the first prize in the cultural programme category, with Government Excellence Higher Secondary School and Sai Sanatan International School coming in second and third, respectively.
A City United in Patriotism
Independence Day programmes were also organised at the block, tehsil, municipal council, and gram panchayat levels across the district, with public representatives and residents taking part. The event at Dussehra Maidan was attended by several public representatives, senior administrative and police officials, employees, journalists, and citizens, who all came together to celebrate the nation’s freedom.
Mahakaleshwar Temple Illuminated in Tricolour Lights
On the eve of Independence Day, the Mahakaleshwar Temple was illuminated in Tricolour lights, blending devotion with patriotism as the Mahakaleshwar band played patriotic tunes and devotees raised slogans of ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ and ‘Baba Mahakal Ki Jai’. The scene was a testament to the city’s spirit of patriotism and devotion.
As the nation celebrates its 80th Independence Day, Ujjain has set an example of how to come together and celebrate the nation’s freedom with fervour and enthusiasm.