Prime Minister Narendra Modi walked down the Kartavya Path after the conclusion of the 75th Republic Day parade and waved at people seated in enclosures. The attendees erupted into cheer when the PM passed by their enclosures and welcomed him with claps and slogans of 'Bharat Mata ki Jai".PM Modi also crossed over to other side of the Kartavya Path where he was greeted by excited audience as they clicked pictures.
This year's Republic Day parade was 'women-centric', indicating the roles played by women in various sectors. For the first time, the parade was heralded by 100 women artists playing Indian musical instruments. The parade commenced with the music of Sankh, Naadswaram, Nagada, etc. played by women artists. French President Emmanuel Macron was the chief guest at the parade.
The theme of this year's Republic Day is 'Viksit Bharat' and 'Bharat: Loktantra ki Matruka', which symbolise the country's aspirations and its role as the nurturer of democracy.
This year, India is commemorating its 75th Republic Day, marking the adoption of the constitution on January 26, 1950, and the attainment of sovereignty. The constituent assembly held its first session in December 1946 and the last session in November 1949, following which the constitution was enacted a year later with Dr BR Ambedkar as the head of the drafting committee.
Here are the Highlights on 75th Republic Day Celebration:
A great honor for France.
- Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) January 26, 2024
Thank you, India. pic.twitter.com/fXfp4hdCsb
#WATCH | Delhi | President Droupadi Murmu and French President Emmanuel Macron depart from Kartavya Path after the conclusion of #RepublicDay2024 parade. pic.twitter.com/Gm4IP18peG
- ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2024
#WATCH | One Rafale aircraft flies in at 900 kmph over water channel north of Kartavya Path, marking the conclusion of #RepublicDay2024 parade at Kartavya Path. pic.twitter.com/tELQmqEesq
- ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2024
#WATCH | Three Su-30 Mk-I aircraft make Trishul formation at 900 kmph over water channel north of Kartavya Path along with the IAF Marching contingent, during #RepublicDay2024 celebrations. pic.twitter.com/pDa4M6YS0e
- ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2024
#WATCH | Six Rafale aircraft fly over Kartavya Path in 'Marut' formation during #RepublicDay2024 celebrations. pic.twitter.com/iBwwxWnfpm
- ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2024
#WATCH | The Tangail formation comprising one Dakota aircraft in lead with two Dornier aircraft in echelon fly over Kartavya Path in 'Vic' formation.
- ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2024
Specially recorded aerial visuals.#RepublicDay2024 pic.twitter.com/jlHopOKHCG
#WATCH | Aerial shots taken specially from Prachand that is taking part in the fly past over Kartavya Path, during #RepublicDay2024 celebrations here. pic.twitter.com/AINN2Bm2D0
- ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2024
#WATCH | Escorted by the President's Bodyguard, President Droupadi Murmu and French President Emmanuel Macron arrive at the Kartavya Path in a special presidential carriage.#RepublicDay2024 pic.twitter.com/qUGt6ppDUo
- ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2024
#WATCH | Escorted by the President's Bodyguard, President Droupadi Murmu and French President Emmanuel Macron arrive at the Kartavya Path in a special presidential carriage.#RepublicDay2024 pic.twitter.com/qUGt6ppDUo
- ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2024
#WATCH | President Droupadi Murmu and French President Emmanuel Macron riding in a special presidential carriage escorted by the President's Bodyguard make their way to Kartavya Path pic.twitter.com/F4hOovJoua
- ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2024
#WATCH | Delhi | President Droupadi Murmu and French President Emmanuel Macron leave for the Kartavya Path, in a special presidential carriage.#RepublicDay2024 pic.twitter.com/gH1I6kjFUV
- ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2024
#WATCH | President Droupadi Murmu given the national salute by the President's Bodyguard at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhawan
- ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2024
French President Emmanuel Macron accompanies President Murmu pic.twitter.com/f2MCPNQkOc
#WATCH | President Droupadi Murmu and French President Emmanuel Macron step outside the Rashtrapati Bhavan, as they leave for the Kartavya Path for #RepublicDay2024 parade.
- ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2024
President Macron is attending the function as the chief guest this year. pic.twitter.com/nOGM1htEcx
#WATCH | PM Modi lays wreath at the National War Memorial, leads the nation in paying homage to the braveheart soldiers
- ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2024
The Inter Services Guard presents 'Salami Shastra' followed by 'Shok Shastra'
This year the Inter Services Guard is commanded by an Indian Army Officer Major... pic.twitter.com/MUe4y0w8Rm
#WATCH | PM Narendra Modi arrives at the National War Memorial to pay homage to those who laid down their lives in the service of the nation pic.twitter.com/owpFbuxyvh
- ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2024
On the occasion of India's 75th Republic Day, the Russian Embassy in New Delhi today conveyed their wishes in a unique way: a song and dance routine featuring a hit song from Sunny Deol's Bollywood film, 'Gadar'. Read more
#WATCH | Delhi | Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unfurls the national flag at his residence, on #RepublicDay2024 pic.twitter.com/mlT9bc0XHh
- ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2024
#WATCH | Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla unfurls the national flag on 75th Republic Day in Delhi pic.twitter.com/OmoxDK5NDh
- ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2024
"On our shared national days, we have an opportunity to celebrate the depth of our friendship. Australia and India have never been closer," the PM says.
#WATCH | Odisha Governor Raghubar Das unfurls the Tricolour in Bhubaneswar, on #RepublicDay2024
- ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2024
CM Naveen Patnaik is also present at the function. pic.twitter.com/Tm5XAINnlU
- ITBP (@ITBP_official) January 26, 2024
#WATCH | Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi unfurls the national flag in Chennai, on #RepublicDay2024
- ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2024
CM M.K. Stalin is also present at the ceremony. pic.twitter.com/Pn84edumBV
#WATCH | Telangana CM Revanth Reddy lays a wreath at Veerula Sainik Smarak, Army Parade Ground in Secunderabad on #RepublicDay pic.twitter.com/IBMKy5oRfj
- ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2024
#WATCH | Jaipur: Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma unfurls the national flag at his residence on the occasion of Republic Day pic.twitter.com/dMjHQeYJLs
- ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2024
देश के अपने समस्त परिवारजनों को गणतंत्र दिवस की बहुत-बहुत शुभकामनाएं। जय हिंद!
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 26, 2024
Best wishes on special occasion of the 75th Republic Day. Jai Hind!
#WATCH | Jaipur, Rajasthan: Government buildings, major roads and monuments illuminated on the occasion of 75th Republic Day pic.twitter.com/qEmGXXVcx6
- ANI (@ANI) January 25, 2024
- The Republic Day parade will commence at 10.30 am and run for a duration of approximately 90 minutes.
- The ceremony will start with the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the National War Memorial, where he will lead the nation in paying solemn tributes to the fallen heroes by laying a wreath.
- Thereafter, Prime Minister and other dignitaries will head to the saluting dais at Kartavya Path to witness the parade.
- After this President Murmu and her French counterpart Macron will be escorted by the President's Bodyguard, the senior most Regiment of the Indian Army.
- The two Presidents will arrive in the 'traditional buggy', a practice which is making a comeback after a gap of 40 years, the Defence Ministry said.
- The National Flag will be unfurled, followed by the National Anthem with a booming 21-gun salute given with indigenous gun system 105-mm Indian Field Guns.
