76 Republic Day: The Nation is celebrating the 76th Republic Day today. President Droupadi Murmu led the Nation in celebrating the Republic Day from Kartavya Path in New Delhi. The ceremony commenced with the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the National War Memorial, where he paid tributes to the fallen heroes by laying a wreath.
President Droupadi Murmu arrived at Kartavya Path in a ceremonial buggy with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, who was the Chief Guest at the parade. The National Flag was unfurled followed by the national anthem with a 21-gun salute using 105-mm Light Field Guns.
The parade was heralded by 300 cultural artists playing ‘Sare Jahan Se Achha’ with musical instruments of different parts of the country. Showering of flower petals was carried out by Mi-17 1V helicopters from 129 Helicopter Unit in the Dhwaj Formation.
Tank T-90 (Bhishma), NAG Missile System along with BMP-2 Sarath, BrahMos, Pinaka Multi-launcher Rocket System, Agnibaan Multi-barrel Rocket Launcher, Akash Weapon System, Integrated Battlefield Surveillance System, All-Terrain Vehicle (Chetak), and Light Specialist Vehicle (Bajrang) were on display at the Kartavya Path.
A 160-member marching contingent and 190-member band contingent from Indonesia took part in the Parade. Thirty-One tableaux from various States, Union Territories, and Central Government Ministries and Departments participated, showcasing the theme “Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas.” For the first time, a Tri-services tableau participated on Kartavya Path, displaying the spirit of jointness and integration. Haryana’s tableau showcased the Bhagwad Gita and the tableau of Uttar Pradesh depicted the ongoing Mahakumbh 2025.
The event concluded with a flypast by 47 aircraft. The flypast witnessed a breath-taking air show by Rafale, Su-30, Jaguar, C-130, Dornier-228 and An-32 aircraft and Apache and Mi-17 helicopters.
To honour their contributions in nation and society building, special guests from different walks of life were invited as Government’s Special guests to witness the event. Ten thousand Special Guests in 34 categories, including the Sarpanches from villages, Handicraft and Handloom Artisans, SHG members, ASHA and Anganwadi workers, Road Construction Workers were invited as Special Guests.
