Raj Bhavan sources said that Rao, Governor of Maharashtra and who was given additional charge of Tamil Nadu last year, will be in Mumbai for the Republic Day celebrations.
Panneerselvam "will take the salute", said an invitation issued by the state government, highlighting that the Chief Minister would lead the proceedings by unfurling the tricolour here.
Rao was sworn-in as Acting Governor of Tamil Nadu on September 2, 2016, after the tenure of his predecessor K Rosaiah ended on August 30 that year.
Marina had been the epicentre of the pro-jallikattu protests, where tens of thousands had converged for nearly a week and were forcibly dispersed on Monday.
The entire area has been spruced up, with municipal authorities going on a hectic cleaning spree.
Police are being deployed in sensitive areas as a preventive measure.
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