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Republic Day 2024: Celebrations, Parade theme, time
India will celebrate its 75th Republic Day on January 26, 2024. From the significance of this special day to the theme of the Republic Day parade, here's everything you need to know.
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Significance
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Republic Day is celebrated on January 26 to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India on January 26, 1950.
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Celebration
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Republic Day will be celebrated across the country with great enthusiasm on January 26. The President of India, Droupadi Murmu will unfurl the national flag at Kartavya Path on this day.
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The President of India will also distribute Padma Awards to the deserving civilians of the country. President Murmu will also confer the Param Vir Chakra, Ashoka Chakra and Vir Chakra to the brave soldiers of India.
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Parade
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The Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path in New Delhi will be the highlight of this special day. The parade will feature several soldiers from armed forces and paramilitary forces. It will also feature cultural shows and tableaux of several states.
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Theme
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This year's theme for the Republic Day parade is ‘Viksit Bharat’ and ‘Bharat – Loktantra ki Matruka’.
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Chief guest
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This year, French President Emmanuel Macron will be the chief guest for Republic Day.
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Parade timings, where to watch
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The broadcast of the Republic Day 2024 parade will stream live on Doordarshan TV Channel and All India Radio from 10:30 am on Friday, January 26.
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