To celebrate the 74th Republic Day on Thursday, the Tricolor was raised at the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) headquarters in Nagpur. Shridhar Gadge, the RSS Nagpur Mahanagar Sahsangh chalak, on occasion raised the Indian flag. The moving performance of “Jana Gana Mana,” the Indian national anthem, came after the ceremony for raising the flag. In honour of today’s Republic Day celebrations, President Droupadi Murmu will raise the national flag at Kartavya Path in the nation’s capital.
This year`s Republic Day celebration will witness the country`s military prowess, cultural diversity, and many other unique initiatives. Building on last year`s celebrations, in the 75th year of Independence, celebrated as `Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav`, the celebrations this year shall witness zeal, enthusiasm, patriotic fervour, and `Jan Bhagidari`, as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi will be the Chief Guest at the parade. The Republic Day parade, which will begin at around 1030 hrs, will be a unique mix of the country`s military prowess & cultural diversity, depicting the country`s growing indigenous capabilities, Nari, Shakti, and the emergence of a `New India`.
The parade ceremony will commence with Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting the National War Memorial. He will lead the nation in paying solemn tributes to the fallen heroes by laying a wreath. Thereafter, the Prime Minister and other dignitaries will head to the saluting dais at Kartavya Path to witness the parade. As per tradition, the National Flag will be unfurled, followed by the National Anthem with a booming 21-gun salute.
Amongst the many firsts, the 21-gun salute will be given with 105-mm Indian Field Guns. It replaces the vintage 25-pounder gun, reflecting upon the growing `Aatmanirbharta` in defence. Four Mi-17 1V/V5 helicopters of 105 Helicopter Unit will shower flower petals on the audience present at Kartavya Path.
(With ANI Inputs)
