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.
The convicts, who have been sentenced for a period of 10 years and above, including life sentence have been granted remission of 90 days.
PK Agrawal said that all the commissioners of police and district superintendents of police have been directed to ensure elaborate security cover for 26 January at all important venues for celebration and flag-hoisting ceremonies.
This year, 11 children from across the country, under different categories of Bal Shakti Puraskar, have been selected for PMRBP-2023.
The Delhi government has also declared dry days on Swami Dayanand Jayanti and Guru Ravidas Jayanti, and liquor shops will remain closed on these days as well.
The Delhi Police said that the full dress rehearsal parade in the national capital will start from Vijay Chowk at 10.30 am.
