Republic Day 2023 Live: Parade Concludes, PM Modi Greets Audience
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Watch Republic Day 2023 Live: Parade Begins; PM Modi, Egypt Prez El-Sisi Present
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As India celebrates its 74th Republic Day on Thursday, 26 January, a total of twenty three tableaux will participate in the annual parade which is taking place at New Delhi's Kartavya Path, previously known as Rajpath.
Around 65,000 people are attending the parade. President Droupadi Murmu unfurled the national flag, followed by a 21-gun salute. Watch the event live here.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi is attending the Republic Day celebrations as the chief guest.
Republic Day is celebrated every year on 26 January, to mark the adoption of the Indian Constitution, which originally came into effect on 26 January 1950
Last year, no foreign dignitary was present at the parade
Out of the 23 tableaux, 17 are from states and union territories and six from various ministries and departments
PM Modi Greets Crowd
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets crowd as the Republic Day Parade ends.
Prez Murmu & Egyptian Prez Leave Kartavya Path
As the parade concludes, President Droupadi Murmu and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, leave Kartavya Path.
Air Force Fly-Past Begins
Audience applauds as aircraft fly past. However, dense fog makes visibility a problem.
Daredevils Showcase Formation at The Parade
Parade Comes Alive With Cultural Performances
Watch The DRDO Tableau
Ministries & Departments Start Showcasing Tableaux
States Start Showcasing Tableaux
Women Constables Part of BSF's Camel Band
In a first, women constables feature in BSF's camel band.
Air Force Contingent Marches Past
The contingent is being led by Sindhu Reddy.
Egyptian Armed Forces Part of The Parade
In a first, a combined band and marching contingent of the Egyptian Armed Forces participate in the parade. The contingent has 144 soldiers, representing the main branches of the Egyptian Armed Forces.
Parade Begins at Kartavya Path
The first contingent in the uniform of the 61 Cavalry is being led by Captain Raizada Shaurya Bali. The 61 Cavalry is the only serving active Horse Cavalry Regiment in the world, with the amalgamation of all the ‘State Horse Units’.
President Murmu & PM Modi Arrive at Kartavya Path
President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrive at Kartavya Path. Chief guest Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, the Egyptian president, has also reached the venue.
PM Modi Pays Tribute at War Memorial
Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays homage to martyrs at the National War Memorial, ahead of the parade.
PM Modi To Pay Tribute at the National War Memorial
Right before the parade begins, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay homage to martyrs at the National War Memorial.
Kartavya Path All Set for Republic Day Parade
Kartavya Path gears up for the parade, which is expected to begin around 10:30 am. Watch the live telecast of the event here.
Kartavya Path To Be Monitored by 150 CCTV Cameras
Movement on Kartavya Path will be monitored with around 150 CCTV cameras, which also includes high-resolution cameras. The high rise buildings around Kartavya Path and parade routes have also been closed since the evening of 25 January.
The Parade Route
The Republic Day parade will begin from Vijay Chowk and move towards Red Fort via Kartavaya Path, C-Hexagon, roundabout statue of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Tilak Marg, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, and Netaji Subhash Marg.
'Wish To Move Ahead Unitedly': PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished the country a 'Happy Republic Day' on Twitter.
He said:
"This time this occasion is also special because we are celebrating it during the Amrit Mahotsav of Independence. We wish to move ahead unitedly to make the dreams of the great freedom fighters of the country come true. Happy Republic Day to all fellow Indians!"
Who Will Command the Parade?
Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth will be the Parade Commander. Major General Bhavnish Kumar, Chief of Staff, Delhi Area will be the Parade Second-in-Command.
Booming 21-Gun Salute To Follow Unfurling of Tricolour
The unfurling of the national flag by President Droupadi Murmu will be followed by the National Anthem with a booming 21-gun salute.
Egyptian Armed Forces To Take Part in Parade
In a first, a combined band and marching contingent of the Egyptian Armed Forces will be part of the parade. The contingent will have 144 soldiers, representing the main branches of the Egyptian Armed Forces.
Parade To Witness 'Patriotic Fervour, Janbhagidari & More'
The Ministry of Defence said that the parade on the 75th year of Independence, celebrated as the "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav," will "witness zeal, enthusiasm, patriotic fervour, and janbhagidari (people's participation), as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi."
Egyptian President To Be Chief Guest at Parade
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi will witness the Republic Day parade as the chief guest. India and Egypt are celebrating 75 years of establishment of diplomatic relations this year.
Security Beefed Up Ahead of Celebrations
Security has been beefed up in several parts of the national capital ahead of the 74th Republic Day celebrations. A large number of barricades are placed at intersections as well as checkpoints with sniffer dogs and metal detectors. About 6,000 jawans have been deployed for security for the 26 January parade.
Parade To Begin at 10 Am
The Republic Day Parade will begin at 10 am. According to Delhi Police, around 65,000 people are expected to attend. The event will be livestreamed on Sansad TV.
Celebrations To Begin at 7:30 Am
President Droupadi Murmu will unfurl the national flag at 7:30 on Kartavaya Path, previously known as Rajpath. This will be followed by the national anthem.
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