Republic Day 2024 Highlights: This year, India is commemorating its 75th Republic Day.
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:
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One Rafale aircraft flies in at 900 kmph over water channel north of Kartavya Path, marking the conclusion of Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path.
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 Republic Day celebrations.
Six Rafale aircraft fly over Kartavya Path in 'Marut' formation during Republic Day celebrations.
The Tangail formation comprising one Dakota aircraft in lead with two Dornier aircraft in echelon fly over Kartavya Path in 'Vic' formation.
Aerial shots taken specially from Prachand that is taking part in the fly past over Kartavya Path, during Republic Day
Exhibiting the prowess of 'Nari Shakti', 265 women on motorcycles performed various stunts to showcase bravery, valour and determination during the 75th Republic Day parade
The Culture Ministry's Republic Day tableau carried replicas of B R Ambedkar handing over the Constitution to the country's first president Rajendra Prasad, as well as ancient symbols that championed the democratic ethos.
Bedecked with colourful flowers, the CPWD's tableau in the Republic Day parade depicted a modern, self-reliant and developed Bharat with models of the Kartavya Path, the new Parliament building and a statue of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.
The Election Commission's Republic Day parade tableau rolled down the Kartavya Path showcasing "India--Mother of Democracy".
The successful hosting of the G20 Summit and India's achievements during its presidency of the powerful grouping were showcased in the Ministry of External Affairs tableau which rolled down the Kartavya Path as part of the 75th Republic Day parade.
Home Ministry (ITBP, Bribant Village)
Fall, Ministry of Shipping and Navigation (Sagarmala)
India leveraging the power of artificial intelligence in healthcare, logistics and education to further social empowerment was the theme of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology's Republic Day parade tableau.
The purple revolution unfolding in the lavender fields of Bhaderwah in Jammu and Kashmir found a proud place on the tableau of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).
The landing of the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft near the south pole of the Moon and the Aditya L-1 mission to study the Sun found a prominent place in ISRO's tableau in the Republic Day parade
An artistic image of Ram Lalla whose new idol was recently consecrated at a grand temple in Ayodhya is the showpiece of Uttar Pradesh's tableau in this year's Republic Day parade
Jharkhand (Tasar Silk of Jharkhand)
Meghalaya (Enchanting shade of cherry blossoms)
Gujarat (Global recognition of Gujarat's border tourism)
Tamil Nadu (Kudavolai System in Ancient Tamil Nadu - Mother of Democracy)
Ladakh (high passes, mountains, snow, religion, dance)
Andhra Pradesh (Change in school education to make students world class)
Maharashtra (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj inspiration for Indian democracy)
Rajasthan (Visit our country in developed India)
Chhattisgarh (Primitive People's Parliament of Bastar, Muria Darbar)
Odisha (Women Empowerment in Developed India)
Madhya Pradesh (Self-reliant women - the basic mantra of development)
Manipur (Thambal Gi Langla - Lotus Gardens, Mother's Market)
Haryana (My Family My Identity)
Arunachal Pradesh (Bugun Village Community Reserve)
Pradhan Mantri Bal Puraskar Children (Award in two categories Bal Shakti Puraskar and Bal Kalyan Puraskar)
NSS (National Service Scheme, 200 women volunteers, 3.9 million volunteers)
NCC contingent (17 lakh NCC cadets across the country, 148 female students, youth power at the forefront of nation building)
BSF Camel Squad (Women Camel Rider Squad for the second time in the parade, Ships of the Desert)
Delhi Police (Women's squad in Delhi Police Republic Day celebrations continuously since 1950, best marching squad award 15 times)
ITBP (Women's squad, deployed in protecting important places from anti-Naxal operations)
CRPF (Women Marching Squad, women deployed to prevent militancy, Naxal and law and order)
CISF (Women Marching Contingent, Essence of Women Empowerment)
Indian Navy
The Navy tableau's theme was 'Nari Shakti' and 'Atmanirbharta'.
Women Squad of Army Medical Services
The tableau represented the pinnacle of military pageantry, highlighting the strength, discipline and resolute dedication of women officers of the Armed Forces Medical Services.
Kumaon Regiment led by Captain Chinmay Shekhar Tapaswi
The regiment that goes by the motto 'Parakramo Vijayate (valour triumphs)' has given three chiefs to the Indian Army and has won two Param Vir Chakras, four Ashok Chakras, 13 Maha Vir Chakras, 13 Kirti Chakras, 82 Vir Chakras, two Padama Bhushans and numerous other gallantry awards.
Madras Regiment, the oldest infantry regiment of the Indian Army marches down the Kartavya Path.
Their Motto is 'Swadharne Nidhanam Shreyaha' - It is a glory to die doing one's duty.
The detachment of Pinaka of the Regiment of Artillery from 1890 Rocket Regiment, led by Lt Priyanka Sevda of 262 Field Regiment, at the Kartavya Path.
All terrain vehicles used by the security forces displayed at Kartavya Path on the Republic Day
Mechanised Columns of the Army take part in Republic Day parade
The detachment of Tank T-90 Bhishma, led by Lt Fayaz Singh Dhillon of 42 Armoured Regiment, at the Kartavya Path.
The French Foreign Legion music band consisting of 30 musicians and the French marching contingent from the 2nd Infantry Regiment of the French Foreign Legion on Karvatya Path on 75th Republic Day
Above them are two Rafale fighter jets on Kartavya Path
75th Republic Day: Four Mi-17 IV helicopters of 105 Helicopter Unit shower flower petals on audience present at Kartavya Path
Republic Day 2024 parade at Kartavya Path begins with 'Aavahan'.
For the first time ever, the parade is being heralded by over 100 women artists playing Indian musical instruments. The parade is commencing with the music of Sankh, Naadswaram, Nagada, etc. being played by these artists.
President Droupadi Murmu unfurls the National Flag at Kartavya Path
National anthem and 21 Gun salute follows
PM Modi receives President Droupadi Murmu and French President Emmanuel Macron at Kartavya Path for Republic Day celebrations
Escorted by the President's Bodyguard, President Droupadi Murmu and French President Emmanuel Macron arrive at the Kartavya Path in a special presidential carriage.
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
President Droupadi Murmu and French President Emmanuel Macron leave for the Kartavya Path, in a special presidential carriage.
President Droupadi Murmu given the national salute by the President's Bodyguard at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhawan
French President Emmanuel Macron accompanies President Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu and French President Emmanuel Macron step outside the Rashtrapati Bhavan, as they leave for the Kartavya Path for Republic Day 2024 parade.
President Macron is attending the function as the chief guest this year.
PM Modi lays wreath at the National War Memorial, leads the nation in paying homage to the braveheart soldiers
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 Indrajeet Sachin from the 6th Bn of the Sikh Regiment
Republic Day 2024 LIVE Updates: 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
Republic Day 2024 LIVE Updates: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unfurls the national flag at his residence
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla unfurls the national flag on 75th Republic Day in Delhi
75th Republic Day Updates: Australian PM Anthony Albanese extends greetings to India on 75th Republic Day "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.
Republic Day 2024 Updates: Odisha Governor Raghubar Das unfurls the Tricolour in Bhubaneswar
'Himveers' of ITBP posted in snow-bound areas along the India-China border extend their greetings to the countrymen on the 75th Republic Day
Republic Day 2024: "Resolve to make India developed nation," JP Nadda unfurls national flag at BJP headquarters
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President JP Nadda unfurled the national flag on 75th Republic Day, at party headquarters in the national capital on Friday.
Addressing the gathering at the BJP party office Mr Nadda said, "We have resolved to make Bharat a developed and self-reliant nation."
Mr Nadda also extended greetings to the nation and saluted all our freedom fighters, brave soldiers and constitution-makers
"Hearty greetings to all the countrymen on '75th Republic Day'. Today, on this occasion, I salute all our freedom fighters, brave soldiers and constitution-makers who sacrificed everything for the sovereignty, integrity and unity of the nation," Mr Nadda posted on X.
On 75th Republic Day, RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat says, "The strength of the people of India is infinite. When this strength rises, it does many miracles. Today, we are moving forward in every sector. We can achieve only when we are bound by a sense of brotherhood...In our country, there is a tradition of accepting diversity. The country will rise to greater heights when everyone works together with a sense of brotherhood and follows the Constitution."
Republic Day 2024 Updates: Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi unfurls the national flag in Chennai.Chief Minister MK Stalin is also present at the ceremony.
Republic Day Updates: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy lays a wreath at Veerula Sainik Smarak, Army Parade Ground in Secunderabad
Republic Day 2024 Updates: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma unfurls the national flag at his residence on the occasion of Republic Day
75th Republic Day Updates: PM Modi extends greetings to nation on occasion of 75th Republic DayPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended greetings to the nation on the occasion of the 75th Republic Day.
"Best wishes on the special occasion of the 75th Republic Day. Jai Hind!" PM Modi posted on X.
Security arrangements made in view of threat elements: Special CP Delhi on Republic DayIn view of the new threat elements received this year, different types of security arrangements have been made for Republic Day, Special Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) Dependra Pathak said.
"Like every other year, Republic Day is being celebrated with joy and fervour this year. The Delhi police have a focused responsibility on this special day. Different units of police have been deployed at the Kartavya Path and its adjoining areas with focused and specific roles and responsibilities," he added.
He further said that threat perception is of a very high degree this year.
"Many VIPs will come. Invitees, the general public, special invites--all these should be facilitated politely and courteously, and there should not be any lapse in security. Threat perception is of a very high degree. Intelligence agencies, Delhi Police, and central agencies have been receiving many types of information. By keeping all that information in the account, strong security arrangements have been made," he said.
"VVIP means Head of State, Prime Minister, President, Vice President, Cabinet Ministers, all VIPs, constitutional heads have come; that is also a challenge. A total security plan has been made and implemented on the ground," CP Pathak added.
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Republic Day 2024 Updates: Delhi under thick security blanket, over 70,000 personnel deployed across cityThe national capital has been placed under a blanket of security for the 75th Republic Day celebrations on Friday with more than 70,000 personnel deployed across the city, police have said.
Police have also issued an advisory on traffic arrangements while restrictions have been put in place, especially in central Delhi, for the smooth movement of vehicles in the city on Friday.
As many as 14,000 personnel have been deployed at and around Kartavya Path for the security of the Republic Day parade, they said, adding that around 77,000 invitees are expected at Kartavya Path to watch this year's parade.
Republic Day 2024 Updates: Government buildings, major roads and monuments in Jaipur illuminated on the occasion of 75th Republic Day
Bhimgarh Fort in Reasi is illuminated with vibrant tricoloured lights on the occasion of the 75th Republic Day.
Anji Khad bridge- first cable-stayed bridge of Indian Railways connecting the Katra and Reasi sections of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla-Rail-Link (USBRL) illuminated in tricolour on the occasion of 75th Republic Day.
Republic Day 2024 Updates: Indian Embassy in Riyadh lit in tricolour The Indian Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has been lit up in tricolour to celebrate India's 75th Republic Day.
"On the eve of the 75th Republic Day, the Embassy is lit in tricolour," the embassy wrote on X on Thursday.
Meanwhile, the Indian Embassy in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on Thursday organised a photo exhibition on the making of the Constitution of India. The exhibition was displayed at Alisher Navoi National Library, Tashkent.
During the exhibition, Indian Ambassador to Uzbekistan Manish Prabhat presented a copy of the Constitution of India in the Uzbek language to the Director of Library Umida Teshabayeva. Students from Shastri School, Tashkent recited Indian songs and Hindi poetry.
"Amb @manishprabhat06 presented a copy of the Constitution of India in Uzbek language to Director of Library Umida Teshabayeva. Students from Shastri School, Tashkent recited Indian songs and Hindi poetry," the embassy wrote on 'X'.
Republic Day Updates: Google Celebrates India's 75th Republic Day With Doodle Featuring Parade On Different Screens Over DecadesCelebrating India's 75th Republic Day, the Google Doodle showcased the parades, through the decades, on different screens: a black-and-white television set, a colour TV, and a mobile phone.
The doodle featured by guest artist Vrinda Zaveri depicted the Republic Day parade as it would have been seen on different screens.
Last year, Gujarat-based artist Parth Kothekar crafted an intricately hand-cut paper artwork to illustrate Google Doodle on the occasion of India's 74th Republic Day.
Many elements of the Republic Day parade were represented in the artwork including the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the India Gate, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) marching contingent, and motorcycle riders.
Republic Day 2024 Updates: From first twin seater Tejas to record increase in defence capital budget: India's 'Atmanirbharta in Defence'
As the world's largest Democracy celebrate its 75th Republic Day on Friday, here are the things that showcase India's 'Atmanirbharta in Defence' sector.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced the allocation of record 75 per cent (approximately Rs one lakh crore) of the defence capital procurement budget for domestic industry in FY 2023-24, a sizeable jump from 68 per cent in 2022-23.
The Defence Minister also released the Fifth Positive Indigenisation List (PIL) of Department of Military Affairs (DMA) comprising 98 items, during the plenary session of `Swavlamban 2.0'.
- 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.
Russian Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, also congratulated India on its 75th Republic Day.
"Warmest congratulations on the #RepublicDay, India! Wishing our Indian friends prosperity, well-being and very bright #AmritKaal! Long live #Bharat! Long live Rusi-Bharatiya Dosti!" the Russian Ambassador wrote on X.
Republic Day live upadates: US extends Republic Day wishes to India, calls country key strategic partner
The United States has extended Republic Day wishes to India, calling the country a key strategic partner of the US.
"I would just note that - would wish a happy Indian Republic Day to anybody tuning in. India is a country - it is a key strategic partner of the United States and one that we look forward to closening our collaboration in a number of key areas on. And this is - was quite indicative in - during Prime Minister Modi's state visit here to the United States this past summer," the US State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said during a press briefing on Thursday (US local time).
75th Republic Day Updates: US Secretary of State Blinken congratulates India on its 75th Republic DayUS Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday congratulated the people of India on the country's 75th Republic Day and hoped to deepen the "vibrant people-to-people ties between our nations".
In a statement, he said the past year has been marked by important milestones in "our Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership, including our cooperation throughout India's successful G20 Presidency and at the G20 Leaders' Summit".
"In the year ahead, we look forward to further deepening the vibrant people-to-people ties between our countries and advancing our ambitious agenda for cooperation on our most vital priorities," he said.