In Maharashtra, Governor C. Vidyasagar Rao unfurled the national tricolour, at the main Republic Day function at Shivaji Park  in Mumbai. He also took the salute at the ceremonial parade.  Prime Minister of Mauritius  Pravind Kumar Jugnauth was the special guest. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and other dignitaries were also present. <br />''  <br />'' In his address, the Governor spoke about the progressive steps  being taken by the government for the overall inclusive growth of the state and well being of its  people.  <br />''  <br />''  The governor also said that the state has been successful  in implementing the cleanliness programs envisioned by  Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said under the Swachh Bharat Mission the state has been honored with five national awards. He added that around 34 districts, 351 talukas and 27,667 Gram Panchayats in the state have been  declared Open Defecation free. <br />''  <br />'' The parade included attractive and colourful floats of various government departments highlighting their achievements in different fields.<br />''  <br />'' Special flag hoisting events were also held at the headquarters of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation  where Mumbai Mayor Vishwanath Mahadeshwar unfurled the national flag.<br />''  <br />'' The Western Railway, Central Railway and Konkan Railway also held their own functions in which top officials and staffers participated enthusiastically in the celebrations. Various units of the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, CISF, State Reserve Police Force (SRPF), Mumbai Armed Police, Mumbai Women Police, Mumbai Fire Brigade, National Cadet Corps, Road Safety Patrol, Bharat Scouts and Guides and others took part in the lively march past.<br />''  <br />''<div> Lakhs of people enthusiastically participated in various events in Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik and other parts of the state. Functions were also held in various government buildings, schools and colleges, housing complexes, social organisations, and at various district collectorates across the state.</div>''<div><br />''</div> Major buildings in Mumbai like Mantralaya, Vidhan Bhavan, the Western Railway and Central Railway headquarters, important landmarks and private buildings were colorfully illuminated for Republic Day celebrations.<br />''  <br />'' <br />