Bengaluru, Jan. 27 -- Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot delivered the state government's Republic Day address in full on Monday.

Gehlot, who hoisted the national flag at the 77th Republic Day celebrations at Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw Parade Ground, read out a speech prepared by the state government without omission. Officials described the development as significant, noting that this year's address contained no major points critical of the Union government.

The speech itself highlighted the state's flagship welfare guarantees, economic investments and administrative measures. Gehlot said 13.7 million families received direct financial benefits from one or another government scheme during 2024-25. More than Rs.1.13 lakh crore was disbursed ...