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Here's why Republic Day is celebrated at Kartavya Path every year

Kartavya Path symbolizes India's transformative journey from colonial subjugation to becoming a sovereign democratic republic.

Visuals from the full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day Parade 2024, at Kartavya Path, in New Delhi on Tuesday (ANI)
Published on Jan 24, 2024 01:15 PM IST

Sangam city artistes to perform at R-Day Parade in Delhi

The Republic Day Parade in New Delhi will feature the folk dance form of Prayagraj, called 'Dhediya', and the folk song and dance genre of Uttar Pradesh, called 'Kajri'. Two teams of artists have been practicing since December for the event. Additionally, 101 female sanitation workers from Uttar Pradesh will be special guests at the parade.

Artistes performing Dhediya dance. (File photo)
Updated on Jan 10, 2024 05:14 AM IST
By, Prayagraj

Made-in-India weapons, ‘nari shakti’ dominate Republic Day parade | 10 facts

Republic Day 2023: On the occasion of the 74th Republic Day of India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi donned a multi-coloured Rajasthani turban this year to symbolise the country's diversity.

Glimpses of the flypast during the Republic Day Parade 2023 at Kartavya Path in New Delhi. (ANI/ PIB)
Updated on Jan 26, 2023 05:49 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Rajpath, now known as Kartavya Path, hosts first R-Day parade since name change

Kartavya Path's maiden January 26 parade is among several ‘firsts’ that are on display during the parade this year.

Kartavya Path hosts its first Republic Day parade (Image: Doordarshan)
Published on Jan 26, 2023 10:47 AM IST
By, New Delhi

74th Republic Day today: Spectacular parade on Kartavya Path | 10 points

Republic Day 2023: Around 65,000 people are expected to witness the parade on January 26, for which they can register through a QR code.

A contingent of the Egyptian military marches past during the full dress rehearsal of the Republic Day Parade 2023 on Kartavya Path in New Delhi on Monday.(PTI)
Updated on Jan 26, 2023 07:03 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Republic Day 2023: India's Republic Day Parade facts we bet you did not know

Did you know that the Republic Day parade in Delhi was not always held at Rajpath? Ahead of India's 74th R-Day on January 26, here are some of the interesting Republic Day parade facts that you should know

Uttar Pradesh Home Guards Dare Devils perform during the full dress rehearsal of the Republic Day Parade 2023, in front of Vidhan Bhawan in Lucknow. Here are India's Republic Day Parade facts we bet you did not know (PTI Photo/Nand Kumar)
Updated on Jan 26, 2023 08:16 AM IST
ByZarafshan Shiraz, Delhi

‘Rajasthan as Kartavyasthan?’ Shashi Tharoor's question on Kartavyapath

Shashi Tharoor is among the opposition leaders who have targeted the government over the renaming of the Rajpath.

Rajpath has now been christened as Kartavyapath. (Ministry of housing and urban affairs)
Published on Sep 11, 2022 06:14 PM IST

Vista welds beauty with duty

In a nearly 90-minute event, PM Modi unveiled a 28-feet-high statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, talked about the importance of the freedom fighter in establishing ideals of courage and independence, and extolled his government’s record in developing physical, digital and cultural infrastructure.

 (PTI)
Updated on Sep 09, 2022 05:51 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Done away with India’s slavery symbol, says PM Modi on rechristened Rajpath

Central Vista Avenue inauguration: Modi on Thursday inaugurated Kartavya Path - the rechristened stretch of road between Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate earlier known as Rajpath, part of the government's ambitious Central Vista redevelopment project.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during inauguration of newly-christened Kartavya Path, a stretch from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate, as part of revamped Central Vista in New Delhi.(PTI)
Updated on Sep 08, 2022 10:36 PM IST
By, New Delhi

PM Modi promises R-Day parade invite to workers involved in Central Vista work

Modi told the workers that he would invite all of them who worked on the redevelopment project of Central Vista for the Republic Day parade on January 26.

PM Modi interacts with workers involved in Central Vista project.
Published on Sep 08, 2022 09:51 PM IST
By | Edited by Sohini Goswami

‘Has BJP made it their…': TMC firebrand Mahua Moitra over Rajpath's new name

Former Congress spokesperson and Supreme Court lawyer Jaiveer Shergill, however, also hailed the government for the move.

Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra.(PTI file)
Updated on Sep 05, 2022 09:48 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Rajpath, Central Vista lawns in Delhi to be renamed as 'Kartavya Path': Official

In this year's Independence Day speech, Prime Minister Narendra had stressed the abolition of symbols relating to the colonial mindset.

Rajpath was known as Kingsway during British Rule. (Amal KS / HT Photo)
Updated on Sep 05, 2022 08:09 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Republic Day: Virat, elite horse of President's Bodyguard, retires

Virat has served the President's Bodyguard since 2003. The horse has made successful appearances in the Republic Day event for 13 times. The Hanoverian breed horse is also called the President's bodyguard's “charger”.

President Ram Nath Kovind with Virat at the Republic Day parade at Rajpath on Wednesday.
Published on Jan 26, 2022 12:45 PM IST
By | Written by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

Watch: 1st-time cockpit view of Air Force's fly-past formations on Republic Day

The ministry of defence put out stunning footage of the fly-past taken from the cockpit. Viewers could see the formation only from the ground so far. 

Cockpit view of IAF's fly-past on Republic Day 2022
Published on Jan 26, 2022 12:33 PM IST
By | Written by Poulomi Ghosh

Republic Day Parade: Nation to witness many firsts at Rajpath event

The parade ceremony will begin with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the National War Memorial, who will lead the nation in paying solemn tributes to the fallen heroes by laying a wreath.

Security personnel stand guard near a barricade at Rajpath in New Delhi, on the eve of the Republic Day 2022 Parade.(PTI)
Updated on Jan 26, 2022 05:48 AM IST
Written by Shubhangi Gupta | Edited by Sohini Goswami, New Delhi

Scrolls on freedom movement, 10 LED screens on Rajpath for R-Day parade

In a unique initiative taken by ministries of culture and defence, the scrolls have been painted by over 500 artists at workshops held in Odisha and Chandigarh, and reflect traditional art forms such as Madhubani, Pattachitra, Talapatra Chitra, Manjusha and Patua.

Parade rehearsal underway at Rajpath, on Monday. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)
Updated on Jan 18, 2022 03:34 AM IST
By, New Delhi
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