Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to the nation on the occasion of Republic Day, calling it a symbol of India’s pride and honour. In a post on X, Modi said the national festival should infuse “new energy and enthusiasm”, strengthening the country’s collective resolve towards building a Viksit Bharat.
Republic Day, observed annually on January 26, commemorates the adoption of the Constitution in 1950, marking India’s transformation into a sovereign, socialist, secular, and democratic republic. President Droupadi Murmu will preside over the main celebrations at Kartavya Path in New Delhi. The President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, attended as Chief Guests.
The ceremony began with Prime Minister Modi paying tributes to fallen soldiers at the National War Memorial, followed by the parade at Kartavya Path. The President and visiting dignitaries arrived in the traditional buggy, escorted by the President’s Bodyguard.
As per tradition, the National Flag was unfurled, and the National Anthem was played, accompanied by a 21-gun salute. A total of 30 tableaux rolled out under the themes ‘Swatantrata ka Mantra: Vande Mataram’ and ‘Samriddhi ka Mantra: Aatmanirbhar Bharat’, showcasing India’s cultural diversity and developmental journey.
