New Delhi: India is celebrating and showcasing its achievements as “Viksit Bharat” and “Bharat — Loktantra ki matrika”, the themes of this year’s celebrations on the 75th Republic Day today.
French President Emmanuel Macron is the Chief Guest at the 75th Republic Day celebrations.
On the occasion of platinum celebration of the country's Republic Day on Friday there is an enthralling exhibition of its military prowess and rich cultural heritage at the majestic Kartavya Path in New Delhi.
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The Republic Day Parade at the Kartavya Path begins, for the first time, with 100 women artists playing Indian musical instruments such as Sankh, Naadswaram and Nagada, marking a shift from the past when this was done by military bands.
Another first in the parade is the participation of two French Rafale fighter jets and a Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft in the flypast. A 95-member French marching contingent and a 33-member band contingent also takes part in the celebrations.
The Parade also includes the first-ever participation of a 144 personnel tri-services women contingent with 48 personnel from each service. Additionally, the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) contingents has all-women contingents.
A total of 25 tableaux from 16 States and UTs and nine ministries and departments are participating in the celebrations.
