Parade for a mature Republic
As the Republic Day parade drifts from solemn military tradition toward mass spectacle, serious questions arise about dignity, purpose, and discipline.
As the Republic Day parade drifts from solemn military tradition toward mass spectacle, serious questions arise about dignity, purpose, and discipline.
Republic Day has never been only about remembrance. It is also about projection ~ about how India chooses to present itself to the world at a given moment.
Speaking at the 77th Republic Day at Ladakh’s Polo Ground, Gupta described Ladakh’s strategic and cultural importance and praised the patriotism of its people.
On January 19, the Supreme Court directed the state government to decide within two weeks on granting sanction to prosecute Shah for his controversial remarks against Colonel Quereshi.
Republic Day Parade 2026 showcased 30 vibrant tableaux celebrating India’s cultural heritage, freedom struggle, craftsmanship, and the spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
India today celebrates its 74th Republic Day. On this day, in 1950, the Constitution of India was adopted after the country became a sovereign state on August 15, 1947.
Many elements of the Republic Day parade are represented in the artwork including the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the India Gate, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) marching contingent, and motorcycle riders.
It is for the first time that an Egyptian leader has been invited on India's Republic Day.
The court directs the state government to abide by the Centre’s guidelines while holding Republic-Day celebrations in a manner befitting the occasion.
Senior officers from Chandigarh have also been deputed to review security arrangements in all important districts and additional forces have also been deployed at the sensitive pockets
