India Celebrates 75th Republic Day

Yesterday, on 26th January 2024, we celebrated the 75th Republic Day of India. A cultural event was organized in the capital city of India, New Delhi. The chief guest at the event was Emmanuel Macron, the President of France. This year, the theme was “India- Mother of Democracy”.

The event started with Prime Minister Narendra Modi paying tributes to the brave martyrs of India at the National War Memorial. Following that, President Draupadi Murmu hoisted the national flag at the Kartavya path, as the National Anthem was playing. The 2024 Republic Day parade began with an ‘Aavaahan’ ceremony where 112 female artists played various musical instruments from different parts of India.

The different units of the Indian army were present in the Republic Day Parade. Sixteen Indian states and Union territories presented parade displays. ISRO highlight recent successes such as the Chandrayaan-III and Aditya-l1 missions in its display. 

Stunts were performed by 265 women on motorcycles to showcase bravery and determination. For the first time, a group of women soldiers from the tri-services – Army, Navy and the Air Force marched down the Kartavya Path.

The 75th Republic Day of India saw various cultural events taking place in different parts of the country. The celebration in New Delhi showcased the richness of the country’s culture and its growing strength.