Republic Day Parade 2025
India is all set to celebrate its 76th Republic Day Parade tomorrow, January 26. The Republic Day commemorates the adoption of the Constitution of India on 26 January 1950.
Although India gained independence from colonial rule in 1947, the Constitution of India did not come into effect until 26 January 1950. With the adoption of the Constitution, India declared itself a sovereign, democratic, and republican state.
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said in its release that this Republic Day Parade 2025 will uniquely blend India’s cultural diversity and military prowess, focusing on 75 years of enacting the constitution and Jan Bhagidari.
On 26 January 2025, the Republic Day Parade will start in the morning, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi laying a wreath at the National War Memorial.
President Droupadi Murmu will arrive at Kartavya Path in a ceremonial buggy and take the salute during a ceremonial march past, which will include units from the Armed Forces, Para Military Forces, Auxiliary Civil Forces, NCC, and NSS.
As India gears up to celebrate its 76th Republic Day, check out the details of the parade here:
76th Republic Day parade: Timings and schedule
The main parade in New Delhi will commence at 10:30 AM on Sunday at Vijay Chowk, proceed along Kartavya Path, pass India Gate, and conclude at the Red Fort.
The ceremony will conclude with a fly past by 47 aircraft, demonstrating India’s aerial capabilities.
- Prasar Bharati Live, the official government broadcast site, Disney+ Hotstar and other private news channels will also stream the event on their websites and apps.
- Those looking forward to attending the Republic Day parade in person will need to purchase tickets online on the Ministry of Defence’s Amantran Portal or offline at designated counters.
76th Republic Day India parade: Chief guest
President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto will be this year’s Chief Guest at the Republic Day parade.
76th Republic Day parade: Theme
The parade’s theme is “Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas” (Golden India: Heritage and Development), celebrating 75 years since the enactment of the Indian Constitution.
76th Republic Day parade: Participants
The Republic Day event will feature 31 tableaux from various States, Union Territories, and Central Government Ministries/Departments, showcasing India’s cultural diversity and achievements.
A 160-member marching contingent and a 190-member band from Indonesia will also participate alongside Indian Armed Forces contingents.