PM Modi extends greetings to nation on Republic Day 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people on Republic Day 2025 on Sunday wishing that the occasion would strengthen efforts towards preserving the ideals of the ConstitutionHappy Republic Day Today we celebrate 75 glorious years of being a Republic We bow to all the great women and men who made our Constitution and ensured that our journey is rooted in democracy dignity and unity May this occasion strengthen our efforts towards preserving the ideals of our Constitution and working towards a stronger and prosperous India PM Modi posted on XHappy Republic Day Today we celebrate 75 glorious years of being a Republic We bow to all the great women and men who made our Constitution and ensured that our journey is rooted in democracy dignity and unity May this occasion strengthen our efforts towards preserving thehellipmdash Narendra Modi narendramodi January 26 2025India celebrates Republic Day 2025 on January 26 as its Constitution took effect on this day in 1950India will celebrate its 76th Republic Day on Sunday in a grand showcasitstrys unique blend of rich cultural diversity unity equality development and military prowess at Kartavya Path in the national capitalPresident Droupadi Murmu will lead the countrys celebrations Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will grace the occasion as the Chief GuestAround 10000 Special Guests are invited to witness the parade in line with the governments objective to increase Jan Bhagidari in events of national importance These Special Guests from different walks of life are the architects of Swarnim Bharat They include the best performers in various fields and those who have made the best use of the schemes of the governmentFor the first time ever a triservices tableau will show the spirit of jointness and integration between the armed forces having the theme of Shashakt aur Surakshit Bharat The tableau will depict a Joint Operations Room facilitating networking and communication among the three ServicesThe parade will start at 1030 AM and will continue for about 90 minutes The ceremony commences with the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the National War Memorial where he will lead the nation in paying solemn tributes to the fallen heroes by laying a wreath The PM will come to the saluting dais at Kartavya Path to witness the paradeThe parade will then begin with the President taking the salute It will be commanded by Parade Commander Lieutenant General Bhavnish Kumar General Officer Commanding Delhi Area a secondgeneration officer Major General Sumit Mehta Chief of Staff HQ Delhi Area will be the Parade SecondinCommandPresidents Bodyguard the senior most Regiment of the Indian Army will escort the President of India and her Indonesian counterpart as they arrive at Kartavya Path The two Presidents will arrive in the Traditional BuggyAs per tradition the National Flag will be unfurled followed by the National Anthem with a thunderous 21gun salute using 105mm Light Field Guns an indigenous weapon systemThe proud winners of the highest gallantry awards will follow which include Param Vir Chakra winners Subedar Major Honorary Captain Yogendra Singh Yadav retd and Subedar Major Sanjay Kumar retd and Ashok Chakra winner Lt Col Jas Ram Singh retd The Param Vir Chakra is awarded for the most conspicuous act of bravery and selfsacrifice in the face of the enemy while the Ashok Chakra is awarded for similar acts of valour and selfsacrificeThe Marching contingent of Indonesias Military Academy will also take part in the parade consisting of 152 members and 190 members in the military bandThe first Army contingent leading the Mounted Column will be of 61 Cavalry led by Lt Ahaan Kumar Raised in 1953 the 61 Cavalry is the only serving active Horsed Cavalry Regiment in the world with the amalgamation of all the State Horsed Cavalry Units It will be followed by nine Mechanised Columns and nine marching contingents Brigade of the Guards The Jat Regiment The Garhwal Rifles The Mahar Regiment The Jammu amp Kashmir Rifles Regiment and the Corps of SignalsOne of the most eagerlyawaited events of the parade the Flypast will witness a breathtaking air show by 40 aircrafthelicopters 22 fighter jets 11 transport aircraft and seven helicopters of the Air Force including Rafale Su30 Jaguar C130 C295 C17 AWACS Dornier228 amp An32 aircraft and Apache amp Mi17 helicoptersThe ceremony will culminate with the national anthem and the release of balloons carrying banners with the official logo depicting 75 years of the Constitution coming into effect