President Droupadi Murmu greeted Republic Day parade participants at Rashtrapati Bhavan, witnessing a rich display of India’s tribal and folk arts through performances like Bhaona, Gaan‑Ngai, Adi/Millang Dihang, Hojagiri, and Bagurumba dances.
A brief moment at the Republic Day reception involving Rahul Gandhi and a gamosa has grown into a national debate, raising questions of symbolism, protocol and political intent.
The Republic Day 2026 parade highlighted India’s cutting-edge defence capabilities, with fighter jets in Varuna and Sindoor formations, attack helicopters, tanks, missile systems, and unmanned platforms, demonstrating precision, technology, and battlefield readiness.
As the nation celebrated its 77th Republic Day, President Draupadi Murmu made a grand entrance along Kartavya Path, escorted by the President's Bodyguard, Rashtrapati ke Angrakshak, mounted on magnificent bay and dark bay war horses.
India has invited two senior European leaders as chief guests for Republic Day 2026, signalling a key moment in its evolving strategic partnership with the European Union.
Delhi Police have rolled out a massive Republic Day security plan, deploying over 30,000 personnel, AI surveillance tools, rooftop teams and multi-layered checks across the capital.
The state-level celebrations of the 77th Republic Day will be held on Monday in the newly constituted Vav–Tharad district of Gujarat.
