मुख्य सचिव ने उपस्थित अतिथियों से संवाद किया तथा उन्हें गणतंत्र दिवस की शुभकामनाएं दीं। इस अवसर पर आपसी सौहार्द, एकता एवं समावेशिता की भावना को विशेष रूप से बल मिला।

The Chief Secretary, UT Chandigarh, Sh. H. Rajesh Prasad, was the Chief Guest on the occasion.

On the joyous occasion of our 77th Republic Day, I extend my warm greetings to all of you. It is an honour and privilege for me to address you on this momentous day-H. Rajesh Prasad, IAS,Chief Secretary, UT Chandigarh.

The matches of the 20th Administrator’s Challenge Cup Football Tournament 2026 (U-17 Boys) were played today, 25 January 2026, at Sports Complex, Sector 46, Chandigarh.

The programme was graciously led by Prof. (Dr.) Renu Vig, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Panjab University, in the august presence of Prof. Y. P. Verma, Registrar, Panjab University. Addressing the gathering, the dignitaries emphasised the importance of ethical voting, informed participation, and the responsibility of young citizens in nurturing a vibrant democracy.

Shri H. Rajesh Prasad, Chief Secretary Chandigarh; Shri Vivek Partap Singh, Principal Secretary to Governor; Shri Mandip Singh Brar, Home Secretary; Shri Diprava Lakra, Finance Secretary; and other senior officers of Chandigarh Administration were also present.

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The meeting was attended by Shri Mandip Singh Brar, IAS, Home Secretary, Chandigarh Administration; Dr. Sagar Preet Hooda, IPS, Director General of Police, Chandigarh Police, along with senior officers from the Chandigarh Administration and Chandigarh Police.

Sh. Mandip Singh Brar, Home Secretary, Chandigarh Administration, administered the National Voters’ Day Pledge, reaffirming the collective commitment to uphold democratic values and participate responsibly in the electoral process.

Setting the context, Shri Swapnil M. Naik, IAS, Chief Electoral Officer, UT Chandigarh, traced India’s journey from paper ballots to precision-driven electronic voting, highlighting the legal and procedural evolution that has significantly strengthened electoral integrity over the decades.

The Golden Jublilee celebrations will start with the lighting of Diyas and the floral tributes paid at the wax statue of Padma Shri Late Nek Chand by the Chief Guest Shri Mandip Singh Brar, Home Secretary-cum-Chairman, Rock Garden Society, Chandigarh

Emphasising the timely completion of all preparatory activities, the Chief Secretary directed all concerned officers and departments to ensure close coordination and cooperation for the smooth and efficient conduct of Census-related work in the Union Territory of Chandigarh.

Addressing the gathering, the Governor extended greetings to the people of the participating States and Union Territories and said that such celebrations reflect India’s “Unity in Diversity” and strengthen national integration under the “Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat” initiative.

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