India is all set to celebrate Republic Day with grandeur on January 26, 2025. The highly anticipated Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path, near India Gate in New Delhi, will be the highlight of the occasion. This annual event celebrates India’s democratic spirit while showcasing the nation’s rich diversity, unity, and strength. Wondering whether 2025 marks the 76th or 77th Republic Day? Keep reading as we unveil the details.
On January 26, 1950, the Constitution of India came into effect, officially establishing India as a democratic republic. The first anniversary of India's republic status was celebrated on January 26, 1951. This year, India marks 75 years since the adoption of the Constitution. Therefore, counting from 1950 as the first Republic Day, India will celebrate its 76th Republic Day on January 26, 2025.
As of now, there has been no official announcement regarding the chief guest for Republic Day2025. However, reports from ANI suggest that Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is expected to attend as the chief guest for the 76th Republic Day celebration on January 26, 2025.
Prabowo, Indonesia's former defence minister, was elected president last year. He is an ex-special forces commander and succeeded former president Joko Widodo.
According to the official My Gov website, the theme for Republic Day 2025 is ‘Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas’. Each year, the Indian government selects a unique theme for the Republic Day celebrations, and this year’s theme highlights India’s rich cultural heritage and its growth and progress over the years.
During the parade at Kartavya Path, tableaux representing 15 states and union territories, including Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chandigarh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Jharkhand, Karnataka, and Madhya Pradesh, will be showcased. Additionally, 11 contingents from the central government will participate in the grand Republic Day celebrations in 2025.
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Missed out on tickets for the Republic Day Parade? Due to the high demand for tickets to the Republic Day Celebrations 2025, the Ministry of Defence is now offering passes to attend the ‘Full Dress Rehearsal’ of the parade. The rehearsal will be held at Kartavya Path, New Delhi, on January 23, 2025.
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As detailed by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), registration for Republic Day passes can be done directly through the following platforms:
These platforms provide a convenient way for users to register and secure passes for the Republic Day celebrations.
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