75 glorious years: PM Modi extends greetings on Republic Day | Latest news India

Wishing to strengthen efforts to preserve the ideals of the Constitution and work towards a prosperous India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended greetings to the nation on the occasion of the 76th Republic Day.

“Happy Republic Day. Today, we celebrate 75 glorious years of our Republic. We bow to all the great women and men who framed our Constitution and ensured that our journey was rooted in democracy, dignity and unity, may this occasion strengthen our efforts towards preserving the ideals of our Constitution and towards a stronger and prosperous India,” Prime Minister Modi said on

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India will celebrate the 76th Republic Day on Sunday, in a grand showcase of the country's unique blend of rich cultural diversity, unity, equality, development and military prowess, on Kartavya Path in the national capital.

President Droupadi Murmu will lead the country's celebrations. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will grace the occasion as the guest of honor.

Around 10,000 special guests are invited to attend the parade, in line with the government's aim to increase the number of 'Jan Bhagidari' in events of national importance. These special guests from different walks of life are the architects of 'Swarnim Bharat'. They include top performers in various areas and those who have made the best use of government projects.

For the first time ever, a tri-service tableau will showcase the spirit of unity and integration among the armed forces, themed 'Shashakt aur Surakshit Bharat'. The board will represent a joint operations room facilitating networking and communication between the three services.

The parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. and will last approximately 90 minutes. The ceremony begins with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the National War Memorial, where he will lead the nation in paying solemn tributes to the fallen heroes by laying a wreath. The Prime Minister will come to the saluting dais of Kartavya Path to watch the parade.

The parade will then begin with the President's salute. It will be commanded by the parade commander, Lieutenant General Bhavnish Kumar, General Officer Commanding Delhi Region, a second generation officer. Major General Sumit Mehta, Chief of Staff, Delhi Regional Headquarters, will be the second-in-command of the parade.

The President's Bodyguards, the highest-ranking regiment of the Indian Army, will escort the Indian President and his Indonesian counterpart on their arrival at Kartavya Path. The two presidents will arrive in the “traditional Buggy”.

In keeping with tradition, the national flag will be unfurled, followed by the national anthem accompanied by a thunderous 21-gun salute using 105mm light cannons, an indigenous weapons system.

Gallantry awards will follow, including Param Vir Chakra (Honorary) Award winner Captain Yogendra Singh Yadav (Retd.) and Major Subedar Sanjay Kumar (Retd.), along with Lt. Col. Jas Ram Singh (Retd.). retired), Ashok Chakra awardee. The Param Vir Chakra is awarded for the most conspicuous act of bravery and self-sacrifice in the face of the enemy, while the Ashok Chakra is awarded for similar acts of bravery and self-sacrifice.

The marching contingent of the Indonesian Military Academy will also participate in the parade, consisting of 152 members and 190 members of the military band.

The first contingent of the Army leading the mounted column will be the 61st Cavalryman, led by Lt. Ahaan Kumar. Established in 1953, the 61st Cavalry Regiment is the only active horse cavalry regiment in the world, with the amalgamation of all “state horse cavalry units”. It will be followed by nine mechanized columns and nine marching contingents. Guards Brigade, Jat Regiment, Garhwal Rifles, Mahar Regiment, Jammu and Kashmir Rifles Regiment and Signal Corps.

One of the most awaited events of the parade, the Fly-past will see a breathtaking air show of 40 aircraft/helicopters – 22 fighter jets, 11 transport aircraft and seven Air Force helicopters, including Rafale, Su-30, Jaguar, C-130, C-295, C-17, AWACS, Dornier-228 and An-32 and Apache and Mi-17 helicopters.

The ceremony will culminate with the singing of the national anthem and the release of balloons carrying banners with the official logo representing the 75 years of the entry into force of the Constitution.