Sun Jan 26 15:39:47 UTC 2025: ## India Celebrates 76th Republic Day with Golden Heritage and Development Theme
**New Delhi, January 26th** – India today celebrated its 76th Republic Day with a focus on “Golden Heritage and Development.” The celebrations included the traditional parade down Kartavya Path in New Delhi, featuring state tableaux, including a captivating display from Uttarakhand that impressed Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This year’s theme highlights India’s rich past and its ongoing progress.
The day also saw diverse expressions of national sentiment. RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat emphasized the importance of ensuring that “no one is suppressed,” while farmers staged tractor parades and protests outside shopping malls and politicians’ homes, demanding the implementation of Minimum Support Prices (MSP).
Historical highlights of past Republic Day celebrations were also in focus, including the revelation of the location of the first ever Republic Day parade and the identity of the chief guest at that inaugural event.
The day’s events showcased a blend of national pride, historical reflection, and ongoing socio-political discourse. Further details on the various events and perspectives will be covered in subsequent reports.
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