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The military might along with the rich cultural pageantry was in its full bloom under the bright sun on Kartavya Path on Sunday the 26th January 2025 as proud nation celebrated the 76th Republic Day  – the day when new Constitution was came into effect.

The nation was led by President Droupadi Murmu as she unfurled the National Flag.

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute at the National War Memorial few minutes before the start of the impressive RD Parade.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto was the Chief Guest at the parade this year, with military contingents from the Southeast Asian nation also participating in the march-past.

The celebration this time specially focused on the 75th anniversary of the Constitution’s enactment and the theme of ‘Jan Bhagidari’ (People’s Participation).

Apart from the Indonesian President, 10,000 special guests also attended the celebration.

They included the best performers in various fields and those who made the best use of the schemes of the government.

During the event, Tableaux from 16 state governments and Union Territories and 10 ministries and departments of the Central Government highlighting ‘Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas’, participated in the parade.

The state tableaux included those from Goa, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh and Haryana among others. While the UP tableau featured Mahakumbh, Madhya Pradesh showcased the return of Cheetahs.

The Corps of Signals Motorcycle Rider Display Team, famously known as ‘The Dare Devils’, displayed breath-taking stunts in the last leg of the programme.

The team displayed several formations, including Bullet Salute, Tank Top, Double Jimmy, Devils Down, Ladder Salute, Shatrujeet, Shraddhanjali, Mercury Peak, Info Warriors, Lotus and Human Pyramid.

A breathtaking air show by the Indian Air Force also enthralled the spectators with a variety of formations.

The ‘Fly-past’ comprised 40 aircraft and helicopters, 22 fighter jets, 11 transport aircraft and seven helicopters of the Air Force, including Rafale, Su-30, Jaguar, C-130, C-295, C-17, AWACS, Dornier-228 & An-32 aircraft and Apache & Mi-17 helicopters.

Showcasing the military might, the missiles on display at Kartavya Path were Tank T-90 (Bhishma); NAG Missile System along with BMP-2 Sarath; BrahMos; Pinaka Multi-launcher Rocket System, Agnibaan Multi-barrel Rocket Launcher; Akash Weapon System; Integrated Battlefield Surveillance System; All-Terrain Vehicle (Chetak), Light Specialist Vehicle (Bajrang), Vehicle Mounted Infantry Mortar System (Airawat), Quick Reaction Force Vehicles (Nandighosh & Tripurantak) and Short-Span Bridging System.

Among the contingents marching down the Kartavya Path was a 148-member all-women marching contingent of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), led by Assistant Commandant Aishwarya Joy M.

One of the eye-catchers in the celebration was the march past by thecontingent of Indonesian National Armed Forces and Military Band of Indonesia’s Military Academy.

The marching contingent consisted of 152 members, accompanied by a 190-member military band.

Around 5,000 artists performed 45 dances from different parts of the country in an 11-minute cultural routine titled ‘Jayati Jaya Mamaḧ Bharatam’.

The performance covered the entire Kartavya Path – from Vijay Chowk to C hexagon – to ensure all guests get the same viewing experience.