India gears up for momentous platinum celebrations of the country's Republic Day today with an enthralling showcase of its military prowess and rich cultural heritage at the majestic 'Kartavya Path' in the national capital.
Hailing the ties between India and France, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that it is a matter of great pride that French President Emmanuel Macron will be taking part in the 75th Republic Day celebrations tomorrow here in New Delhi.
As people are gearing up to celebrate 75th Republic Day on Friday, elaborate security arrangements are put in place across the country with over 8,000 security personnel been deployed in the national capital alone.
Actor Ayushmann Khurrana will be present at this year's parade to witness India's historic 75th Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path in New Delhi.
On the occasion of the 75th Republic Day celebrations, yoga teachers and instructors from different states will witness the parade at Kartavya Path as special invitees.
This visit by President Macron marks the sixth time a French leader, and the fifth President, has been invited as the Chief Guest at India's Republic Day.
The Defence Minister was addressing the third edition of Project 'Veer Gatha', a collaborative initiative of the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Education as part of Republic Day celebrations, at DRDO Bhawan in Delhi.
Ahead of the Republic Day celebrations, over 8,000 security personnel have been deployed and security has been beefed up with the help of technology and human intelligence surveillance in the national capital, said an official on Wednesday.