The unfurling of the Tricolour was followed by the national anthem and the customary 21 Gun Salute. Notably, it was for the first time that the 21 Gun Salute was given with 105 mm Indian Field Guns. It replaced the vintage 25-pounder gun.
President Droupadi Murmu will lead the Republic Day celebrations that will begin from the Kartavya Path. India's 74th Republic Day celebrations would be Murmu's first after assuming charge as the President of the country last year.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended greetings on the occasion of the 74th Republic Day and reiterated the importance of the occasion as it is being celebrated during the period of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.
On January 26, the country marks the national holiday commemorating the enforcement of the Constitution, the date on which the Indian National Congress announced Purna Swaraj from British rule. The resolution also marked the beginning of a large-scale nationwide political movement against
The President referred to India's Presidency of G20 and said the premier forum for international economic cooperation is the ideal platform to discuss global warming and climate change
President Droupadi Murmu received Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday. She also hosted a banquet in his honour, said a press release from the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
The President said, "I salute all the brave hearts of our armed forces, paramilitary forces and police forces who laid down their lives in the line of duty."
President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday approved 412 Gallantry awards and other Defence decorations to Armed Forces personnel and others on the eve of the 74th Republic Day.