Sun Jan 26 03:59:58 UTC 2025: ## Indonesia’s President Headlines India’s 76th Republic Day Parade

**New Delhi, January 26, 2025** – India celebrated its 76th Republic Day today with a spectacular parade along Kartavya Path, featuring Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto as the Chief Guest. The event, which began at 10:30 am, showcased India’s rich cultural heritage and military might.

Over 10,000 special guests, including Kargil war heroes, witnessed the parade, which included 31 tableaux representing various states and services under the theme “Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas” (Golden India: Heritage and Development). For the first time, a tri-service tableau highlighted the Armed Forces’ joint operations capabilities. A cultural performance involving over 5,000 artists further enhanced the celebrations.

President Murmu and President Subianto arrived in a traditional buggy, a practice revived in 2024. The Indonesian contingent included a 152-member marching contingent and a 190-member military band. The air display featured 40 Indian Air Force aircraft and three Indian Coast Guard Dorniers.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi began the day by laying a wreath at the National War Memorial, paying tribute to fallen soldiers. He then joined the celebrations at Kartavya Path. International singer Mary Millben added to the festivities by singing the Indian national anthem.

This year’s parade also marked the participation of two Param Vir Chakra awardees and an Ashok Chakra awardee, all Kargil war heroes. The event highlighted India’s constitutional democracy and its journey since its adoption on January 26, 1950. President Murmu, in her address, emphasized the importance of the proposed “One Nation One Election” initiative. The celebrations concluded with a grand display of India’s cultural diversity and national pride.

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