Republic day was celebrated by all the Besant Institutions in the office of the WNES on 26th January 2021. President of WNES Sri Kudpi Jagadish Shenoy hoisted the flag. The members of the management, heads of all Besant Institutions, staff from various institutions and the union office bearers of all institutions were present. In the wake of Covid-19 pendemic the programme was organised with limited in-person presence.