Assam Republic Day Flag Hoisting: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma to Unfurl Tricolour in Dibrugarh – Full List of Ministers and Districts
Republic Day Flag Hoisting in Assam: celebrations on 26 January 2026, with flag hoisting assignments distributed across districts. Recent sources confirm that Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma will hoist the national flag in Dibrugarh for the Republic Day event, continuing a pattern from previous years. The General Administration Department (GAD) has notified statewide schedules, and ministers/CEMs are assigned various locations to ensure celebrations reach every corner of the state.
Ministers Assigned Across Districts – As India gears up to celebrate the 77th Republic Day on 26 January 2026, Assam is set for a vibrant and inclusive observance with flag hoisting ceremonies spread across the state. In a strategic move to promote statewide participation and unity, the Assam government has assigned Cabinet Ministers, along with Chief Executive Members (CEMs) of autonomous councils, specific districts for hoisting the national flag. This distributed approach underscores the government’s commitment to ensuring that Republic Day festivities resonate in every region, from upper Assam to the Barak Valley and hill districts.
Leading the celebrations, Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma will personally unfurl the national Tricolour at the main Republic Day event in Dibrugarh. This marks a significant continuation of the Chief Minister’s initiative to decentralize major state-level functions, bringing high-profile national observances closer to the people in different parts of Assam. Dibrugarh, a key cultural and economic hub in upper Assam, has seen heightened preparations, including fortified security arrangements, to host the ceremonial flag hoisting smoothly.
The decision reflects the government’s emphasis on equitable development and cultural integration. By assigning leaders to various districts, the celebrations will not be confined to Guwahati but will foster a sense of pride and patriotism statewide. According to details released by the Chief Minister’s Office and aligned with notifications from the General Administration Department (GAD), flag hoisting at educational institutions, government, and semi-government buildings will commence at 7:30 AM, followed by ceremonial events at 9:00 AM in many locations.
Here is the complete list of assignments for Assam Republic Day flag hoisting by Cabinet Ministers and key leaders:
- Ranjit Kumar Das – Bajali
- Atul Bora – Jorhat
- Keshab Mahanta – Tinsukia
- Urkhao Gwra Brahma – Chirang
- Chandramohan Patowary – Kamrup
- Ranoj Pegu – Dhemaji
- Ashok Singhal – Sonitpur
- Jogen Mohan – Mahmara
- Ajanta Neog – Golaghat
- Piyush Hazarika – Jagiroad
- Bimal Borah – Sadiya (Tinsukia area reference)
- Nandita Gorlosa – Nagaon
- Jayanta Malla Baruah – Nalbari
- Prashanta Phukan – North Lakhimpur
- Kaushik Rai – Silchar
- Krishnendu Paul – Sribhumi (Karimganj)
- Rupesh Gowala – Doomdooma
- Charan Boro – Bongaigaon
- Tuliram Ronghang – Diphu
- Hagrama Mohilary – Kokrajhar
- Rihan Daimary – Udalguri
- Debolal Gorlosa – Haflong
- Tonkeshwar Rabha – Dudhnoi
- Nomal Momin – Sivasagar
This comprehensive coverage ensures that remote and diverse areas, including Bodoland Territorial Region districts like Kokrajhar, Chirang, and Udalguri, as well as hill areas like Haflong and Diphu, actively participate in the national festival. Leaders from autonomous councils add to the inclusivity, highlighting Assam’s multi-ethnic fabric.
Republic Day, commemorating the adoption of the Indian Constitution on January 26, 1950, holds special significance in Assam amid ongoing efforts for peace, development, and cultural harmony. The Chief Minister’s choice of Dibrugarh for the second consecutive year (following last year’s precedent) signals a focus on upper Assam’s role in state progress. Events will feature parades, cultural performances, and addresses emphasizing constitutional values, unity in diversity, and Assam’s contributions to the nation.
Security has been beefed up across venues, particularly in Dibrugarh, to ensure peaceful celebrations. Citizens are encouraged to participate in local flag hoisting programs, school events, and community gatherings to mark the occasion with enthusiasm.
This year’s Assam Republic Day flag hoisting arrangements exemplify decentralized governance and people’s participation. As the state joins the nation in saluting the Tricolour, the widespread involvement of leaders promises a memorable and unifying celebration.
