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LIVE | R-Day: Grand parade showcases military firepower, cultural diversity
While 75 years of the enactment of the Constitution was the focus of celebrations this year, the theme for the tableaux was “Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas”
India as a sovereign democratic republic completed 75 years of its eventful journey on Sunday, with the country showcasing its military prowess and rich cultural heritage at the ceremonial parade at the Kartavya Path in Delhi.
Besides VVIP dignitaries, members of the Paralympic contingent, sarpanches from top-performing villages, handloom artisans and forest and wildlife conservation workers were among the nearly 10,000 special guests who had been invited to witness the 76th Republic Day Parade.
President Droupadi Murmu led the nation in celebrating the momentous occasion, and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto was the chief guest. A marching contingent and a band contingent from Indonesia participated in the parade.
Subianto was the fourth Indonesian president to attend India's Republic Day celebrations. Sukarno, the first president of Indonesia, was the chief guest at India's first Republic Day celebrations in 1950.
While 75 years of the enactment of the Constitution was the focus of celebrations this year, the theme for the tableaux was “Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas”.
Sixteen tableaux from across states and Union Territories and 15 from central ministries, departments and organisations rolled down the ceremonial boulevard during the annual parade as India displayed its military prowess and its journey as a republic.
The country showcased some of its cutting-edge defence platforms including BrahMos, Pinaka and Akash, with the Army's Battle Surveillance System 'Sanjay' and DRDO's surface-to-surface tactical missile 'Pralay' registering their presence in the ceremonial parade for the first time.
T-90 “Bhishma” tanks Sarath (infantry carrying vehicle BMP-II), Short Span Bridging System 10m, Nag Missile System, multi-barrel rocket launcher system 'Agnibaan' and 'Bajrang' (light specialist vehicle) were also part of the parade, according to officials.
The Constitution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949, and came into effect on January 26, 1950.
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- 26 Jan 2025 2:54 PM
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— ANI MP/CG/Rajasthan (@ANI_MP_CG_RJ) January 26, 2025 - 26 Jan 2025 2:53 PM
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— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2025 - 26 Jan 2025 2:49 PM
President Droupadi Murmu hosted "At Home" reception on the occasion of the 76th Republic Day at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Apart from the important dignitaries, many eminent citizens who have made remarkable contributions in different fields shared space with the beneficiaries of… pic.twitter.com/zk19370htT
— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2025 - 26 Jan 2025 2:10 PM
Neighbourhood leaders send Republic Day wishes to PM Modi
Several leaders from neighbourhood countries greeted India on its 76th Republic Day on Sunday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi responding with messages underlining the bond and friendship with their countries.
Replying to the wishes of Nepalese Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli, Modi said on X, "As India completes 75 years of its Republic, we also deeply cherish the historical bonds of the friendship between the people of our two nations. I am confident it will continue to grow in times to come." Earlier, Oli congratulated Modi and wished the ideals of democracy and national unity flourish evermore, fostering deeper ties of friendship between their two nations.
Modi told the Maldives' President Mohamed Muizzu that he is committed to deepen their bonds of friendship and cooperation.
The Maldives will always cherish the strong bonds of friendship and cooperation it shares with India, which is built on mutual trust, respect, and understanding that have withstood the test of time, Muizzu had said.
He added, "I am committed to strengthening our strategic partnership to address common challenges and work for the mutual benefit of people of both our neighbourly nations." Modi said he fully shared his sentiment regarding the longstanding partnership between India and the Maldives.
Replying to the wishes of his Bhutanese counterpart Tshering Tobgay, Modi said he greatly valued the unique and special partnership between India and Bhutan.
Former Nepalese prime minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and former Maldives' president Ibrahim Mohamed Solih were among those who posted congratulatory messages to Modi on the Republic Day.
- 26 Jan 2025 1:32 PM
President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto during the 'At-Home' reception.
- 26 Jan 2025 1:14 PM
#WATCH | Delhi | Information and Broadcasting Ministry held lunch for those mentioned in 'Mann Ki Baat' - a radio programme of PM Modi, an invitee Meenakshi Kshatriya says, "... I donated my pocket money for Tuberculosis patients so that they can get the best treatment... I was… pic.twitter.com/cbJRZ90J2O
— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2025 - 26 Jan 2025 12:46 PM
#WATCH | Delhi | Union Ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw, and Piyush Goyal arrive to attend 'At Home' reception hosted by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhawan on #RepublicDay pic.twitter.com/rrg1fWHSmJ
— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2025 - 26 Jan 2025 12:43 PM
#WATCH | Hyderabad, Telangana | On being conferred with Padma Bhushan (for Art), actor Nandamuri Balakrishna says, "It's a feather in my cap... I thank the Central Government for recognising my work... Thanks to everyone who has supported me in whatever I have achieved. Still,l… pic.twitter.com/Blz2NRHfn8
— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2025