75th Republic Day Parade 2024

Category : Miscellaneous Published on: January 30 2024

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President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the 75th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path in Delhi by unfurling the national flag and observing the national anthem, marking the official commencement of the event.
The parade, commanded by Parade Commander Lieutenant General Bhavnish Kumar, highlighted a "women-centric" approach, emphasizing the significant roles played by women across various sectors in India.
The event showcased diverse cultural performances, including a performance by the "Aavahan" band, featuring 112 women artists playing traditional Indian musical instruments like Sankh, Naadswaram, and Nagada.
The parade featured tableaux representing states, Union Territories, and various ministries, with twin themes of 'Viksit Bharat' (Developed India) and 'Bharat - Loktantra ki Matruka' (India - The Matron of Democracy).
Notably, the Republic Day Parade included international participation, with a 95-member marching contingent and a 33-member band contingent from France, highlighting the strong bilateral ties between India and France. The parade also showcased indigenously developed military aircraft like the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas and the recently inducted C-295 transport aircraft, symbolizing India's advancements in defense technology.