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The President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, are the Chief Guests on India's 77th Republic Day Parade.
The President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, are the Chief Guests on India's 77th Republic Day Parade.
The Ministry of Power will present its grand tableau titled “Prakash Ganga: Powering an Aatmanirbhar and Viksit Bharat” at the Republic Day Parade on Monday, showcasing India’s transformative journey in the power sector and its leadership in clean and sustainable energy.
From freezing mornings in Srinagar to vibrant performances in Kolkata, security forces, artists and police contingents across India came together for full dress rehearsals ahead of the Republic Day parade 2026, showcasing unity, discipline and national pride.
The contingent commander of the Integrated Operations Centre tableau at the 77th Republic Day Parade, Captain Buttar stands as a living reflection of the Army's highest ideal, Service Before Self.
For the first time, the RVC of the Indian Army, tasked with the breeding, training and care of all military animals such as horses, mules and dogs, will deploy a specialised animal contingent, underscoring the Army’s high-altitude operational requirements.
Twenty-two tableaux will roll down the Rajpath. While 16 of them are from States and Union Territories, remaining six are from various ministries. Certain states, such as Bengal and Kerala, will not take part after their tableau ideas were rejected by the centre earlier.
As per the reports, for 2020 Republic Day parade, a total of 56 tableaux proposals, 32 from States/UTs and 24 from central ministries/departments, were received.
West Bengal Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Tapas Roy said that the BJP would get a 'befitting reply' for the move in the near future.
The tableau proposal made by the state was rejected for the Republic Day Parade this year after the expert committee made a few objections.
Designed by guest artist Reshidev RK, the doodle shows the sprawling Rashtrapati Bhawan in the backdrop of what appears to be a tableaux from various parts of the country.
