Republic Day 2023: Multiple events for the first time

Republic Day 2023: Multiple events for the first time

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Category : Important Days Published on: January 28 2023

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  • India celebrated its 74th Republic Day on 26 January. This year's parade was special with many events taking place for the first time.
  • This was the first Republic Day celebrations hosted at the ceremonial boulevard after Rajpath was renamed to 'Kartavya Path' last year.
  • For the first time, 12 women riders were part of the Border Security Force's (BSF) camel contingent and 16 march contingents of the armed forces.
  • The old howitzers with 25-pounder guns, which traditionally thundered during the 21-gun salute during Republic Day celebrations, were replaced by 105 mm Indian field guns this year.
  • A team of "Daredevils" motorcycle riders from the Corps of Signals, co-led by a woman officer, became part of the parade for the first time.
  • Nine Rafale aircraft and the Navy's IL-38 participated in the air show for the first time.
  • Besides the IL-38 aircraft, the formations like 'Bheem' and 'Vajrang' showcased over the Kartavya Path for the first time.
  • It is the first time that the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, has been invited as the chief guest on the Republic Day.
  • A military contingent from the Egyptian Army also participated in the Republic Day parade for the first time.
  • During the Beating Retreat Ceremony 2023, 3-D anamorphic projection was held for the first time on the façade of North and South Block.
  • Newly appointed Agniveer was also a part of the parade for the first time.
  • The Narcotics Control Bureau also presented a tableau for the first time.
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