New Delhi:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday, prolonged greetings to the nation on the event of the 76th Republic Day.
In a put up on X, he prayed that this event would strengthen our efforts in direction of preserving the beliefs of our Structure.
“Joyful Republic Day. At this time, we have fun 75 superb years of being a Republic. We bow to all the good men and women who made our Structure and ensured that our journey is rooted in democracy, dignity and unity. Might this event strengthen our efforts in direction of preserving the beliefs of our Structure and dealing in direction of a stronger and affluent India,” stated the PM.
Joyful Republic Day.
At this time, we have fun 75 superb years of being a Republic. We bow to all the good men and women who made our Structure and ensured that our journey is rooted in democracy, dignity and unity. Might this event strengthen our efforts in direction of preserving the…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 26, 2025
President Droupadi Murmu will lead the Nation in celebrating the 76th Republic Day from Kartavya Path within the nationwide capital.
With a particular give attention to 75 years of enactment of the Structure and Jan Bhagidari, the celebrations this yr will likely be a singular mix of India’s wealthy cultural variety, unity, equality, growth and army prowess, based on a authorities press launch.
The President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto would be the Chief Visitor.
Round 10,000 particular visitors have been invited to witness the parade, in step with the federal government’s goal to extend ‘Jan Bhagidari’ in occasions of nationwide significance. These visitors from totally different walks of life are the architects of ‘Swarnim Bharat’. They embody the perfect performers in numerous fields and people who have made the perfect use of the schemes of the federal government.
The parade, ‘The Republic Day Parade’ will begin at 10.30 a.m. and run for a period of approx. 90 minutes. The ceremony will begin with the go to of PM Modi to the Nationwide Struggle Memorial, the place he’ll lead the nation in paying solemn tributes to the fallen heroes by laying a wreath. Thereafter, the Prime Minister and different dignitaries will head to the saluting dais at Kartavya Path to witness the parade.
The arrival of the President of India and her Indonesian counterpart will likely be escorted by the President’s Bodyguard, the seniormost Regiment of the Indian Military. The 2 Presidents will arrive within the ‘Conventional Buggy’, the follow which made a comeback in 2024 after a spot of 40 years.
As per custom, the Nationwide Flag will likely be unfurled adopted by the Nationwide Anthem with a thunderous 21-gun salute utilizing 105-mm Gentle Discipline Weapons, an indigenous weapon system. The parade will likely be heralded by 300 cultural artists enjoying ‘Sare Jahan Se Achha’ with musical devices from totally different components of the nation. This indigenous mixture of devices would resonate with the melody, beat and hopes of a billion Indians’ hearts. The ensemble of devices consists of Shehnai, Sundari, Nadaswaram, Been, Mashak Been, Ransingha – Rajasthan, Flute, Karadi Majalu, Mohuri, Sankha, Tutari, Dhol, Gong, Nishan, Chang, Tasha, Sambal, Chenda, Idakka, Lezim, Thavil, Gudum Baza, Talam and Monbah.
Showering of flower petals will likely be carried out by Mi-17 1V helicopters from 129 Helicopter Unit within the Dhwaj Formation.
Trooping the Nationwide Flag, this formation of helicopters will likely be led by Group Captain Alok Ahlawat. The parade will then start with the President taking the salute. The parade will likely be commanded by Parade Commander Lieutenant Normal Bhavnish Kumar, Normal Officer Commanding, Delhi Space, a second-generation officer. Main Normal Sumit Mehta, Chief of Workers, HQ Delhi Space would be the Parade Second-in-Command.
The proud winners of the best gallantry awards will observe. They embody Param Vir Chakra winners Subedar Main (Honorary Captain) Yogendra Singh Yadav (Retd) & Subedar Main Sanjay Kumar (Retd), and Ashok Chakra winner Lt Col Jas Ram Singh (Retd). The Param Vir Chakra is awarded for essentially the most conspicuous act of bravery and self-sacrifice within the face of the enemy, whereas the Ashok Chakra is awarded for related acts of valour and self-sacrifice however, apart from, within the face of the enemy.
A march previous by the Marching Contingent of Indonesian Nationwide Armed Forces and Army Band of Indonesia’s Army Academy can even be a spotlight of the celebrations. The marching contingent will encompass 152 members, with 190 members within the army band.
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