New Delhi: The country is celebrating its 74th Republic Day today. President Droupadi Murmu will lead the nation in celebrating Republic Day from Kartavya Path in New Delhi. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi will be the Chief Guest at the parade.
During the Republic Day parade, the country's military prowess, cultural diversity, self-reliance initiatives, women empowerment and emergence of a ‘New India’ will be showcased.
The Republic Day parade begins at 10:30 AM from Vijay Chowk and head towards Lal Quila. The parade ceremony will commence with the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the National War Memorial. He will lead the nation in paying solemn tributes to the brave hearts by laying a wreath.
Afterwards, the Prime Minister and other dignitaries will head to the saluting dais at Kartavya Path to witness the parade. The National Flag will be unfurled followed by the National Anthem with a booming 21-gun salute. This time, a 21-gun salute will be given with 105-mm Indian Field Guns replacing the vintage 25-pounder gun which reflects the growing ‘Aatmanirbharta’ in defence.
Four Mi-17 1V/V5 helicopters of 105 Helicopter Unit will shower flower petals on the audience present at Kartavya Path. The parade will start with the President taking the salute. The parade will be commanded by Parade Commander Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth.
