1. Presiding over the Republic Day celebrations at Field Marshal Manekshaw Parade Ground in Bengaluru, Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot outlined the achievements of the Congress government in Karnataka in 2023, and termed Karnataka as a progressive State. He said his government is working hard to realise the aspirations of the Constitution. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah participated in the event. There will be cultural programmes at Ravindra Kalakshetra in the evening.
2. Republic Day events are being held in all districts, besides offices of political parties. All India Congress Committee chief Mallikarjun Kharge, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar were among those who participated in the event in the Congress office. Acting Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court P.S. Dinesh hoisted the tricolour at the Karnataka High Court.
3. In a special drive against drinking and driving among drivers of private buses yesterday, 881 buses were checked, and nine drivers were found to be driving under the influence of alcohol, according to Bengaluru Traffic Police.
