🇮🇳 Kartavya Path Resounds: 77th Republic Day Parade Honors 150 Years of Vande Mataram with Military Majesty
India celebrated its 77th Republic Day with unparalleled grandeur at Kartavya Path, where President Droupadi Murmu presided over a 90-minute spectacle featuring synchronized military marches, 30 vibrant state tableaux marking “150 Years of Vande Mataram,” and a resounding 21-gun salute from indigenous 105mm Indian Field Guns, captivating 1.25 lakh attendees including EU dignitaries.
Presidential Pageantry & Chief Guests
President Murmu arrived in the traditional Buggy alongside Portugal PM António Costa and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, marking a significant European partnership highlight. PM Narendra Modi led wreath-laying at National War Memorial before the main event.
Over 10,000 special invitees from 28 states/UTs and diverse sectors filled enclosures themed around sacred rivers, witnessing the parade’s patriotic crescendo.
Military Precision & Aerial Extravaganza
17 marching contingents showcased Army (including Para SF), Navy, Air Force, Paramilitary (CRPF, BSF, ITBP), NCC, and NSS precision drills. J&K Police Daredevils performed gravity-defying stunts.
IAF’s 36-aircraft flypast stole hearts, with Rafale, Tejas, and Sukhois trailing saffron-white-green smoke. The 21-gun salute thundered using homegrown Dhanush howitzers.
30 Tableaux: Cultural Symphony
30 floats embodied “Swatantrata ka Mantra: Vande Mataram” and “Samriddhi ka Mantra: Aatmanirbhar Bharat.” Highlights included Assam’s terracotta village, Gujarat’s swadeshi ethos, Himachal’s Veer Bhoomi, J&K handicrafts, Kerala Water Metro, and Tri-Services’ Operation Sindoor tribute.
Key Honors & Ceremonial Peaks
- President’s Colours awarded to 4 Army units for exemplary service.
- Gallantry awards presented to 112 personnel, including Ashok Chakra recipients.
- Closing: 100 helium balloons released post National Anthem, unveiling giant “Vande Mataram” display.
- J&K Celebrations: LG Manoj Sinha hoisted flag at MA Stadium amid cultural programs.
National Resonance & Legacy
The parade underscored India’s constitutional journey since 1950, blending martial tradition with cultural diversity. Broadcast live, it inspired millions, reinforcing unity in diversity amid regional festivities nationwide.
