Republic Day 2024 News Live Updates: India is celebrating its 75th Republic Day on Friday, 26 January 2024, with the themes ‘Viksit Bharat’ and ‘Bharat - Loktantra ki Matruka'.
The Republic Day Parade at New Delhi's Kartavya Path was 'women-centric', featuring over 100 women artists playing Indian musical instruments. It also featured an all-women tri-service contingent for the first time.
French President Emmanuel Macron was the chief guest for this year’s Republic Day Parade.
Moreover, a total of 25 tableaux were showcased at this year's Parade.
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, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi was the chief guest.
Out of the 25 tableaux, 16 are from states and union territories while nine tableaux are from various ministries and departments.
PM Modi paid tributes to the martyred soldiers before the event.
Modi and Macron toured Rajasthan's Jaipur on 25 January
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'Great Honour': Macron
Sharing a clip of the French contingent at Kartavya Path, French President Emmanuel Macron said, "A great honor for France. Thank you, India."
PM Modi Greets Crowd
After the conclusion of the Republic Day ceremony, PM Modi Prime Minister greeted the crowd that gathered to witness the parade.
Ceremony Concludes At Kartavya Path
Following the display of various tableaux and cultural performances, Republic Day ceremony concludes at Delhi's Kartavya Path.
Rajasthan's Tableau
Rajasthan's tableau displays the festive culture of Rajasthan as well as the development of the cherished women handicraft industries.
