The naval contingent for this year's Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path will feature 144 young personnel, with an average age of just 25 years. Dubbed "special" by Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty, Controller Personnel Services, the sailors have undergone rigorous training in preparation for the prestigious event.
The Centre has extended invitations to approximately 10,000 special guests to attend the 76th Republic Day Parade on January 26 at Kartavya Path here.
The Republic Day parade this year will feature a vibrant display of creativity and culture with tableaux from 15 states and Union territories as well as another11 from various central ministries and departments
Eight students from West Bengal have been selected for the prestigious Republic Day parade on 26 January, next year at Kartavya Path in New Delhi after a tough two-tier competition.
On 26 January India will celebrate its 75th Republic Day. Preparations are in full swing across different states and Union Territories to mark the special day.
French President Emmanuel Macron will be the chief guest at the parade, which is set to showcase India’s rich cultural diversity, unity and progress
The soldiers, braving harsh weather and bad air quality were seen marching in line with the drumbeats in their uniforms rehearsing for the 75th Republic Day parade.
Mr Modi will inaugurate the Amrit Vatika and Amrit Mahotsav Memorial during the programme. He will address thousands of Amrit Kalash Yatris joining the programme from across the country.
Addressing a press briefing, Special Commissioner of Police, Traffic, SS Yadav said: "We have appealed to the citizens to avoid going out for walking, picnic or cycling in the India Gate or Kartavya Path area."
The parade started with Parade Commander, Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, a recipient of Ati Vishisth Seva Medal, marching down the Kartavya Path
