India celebrated the 74th Republic Day with a spectacular presentation of unity, culture and discipline by the Indian forces and participants as they marched at Kartavya Path in the national capital.
Manipur celebrated the 74th Republic Day with festivities and patriotic fervour at the historic Kangla with Governor La Ganesan unfurling the Tricolour and taking salutes from different march-past contingents.
The parade on 74th Republic Day parade concluded after a spectacular show of military might and the country's diverse culture at Kartavya Path on Thursday.
During the flypast, 45 aircraft of the Air Force, one from the Navy, and four helicopters of the Army exhibited their aerobatics and professional skills.
The national capital witnessed a spectacular presentation of discipline and grit as Army contingents and other personnel marched on the Kartavya Path on the 74th Republic Day.
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.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid floral tributes to fallen soldiers at the National War Memorial on eve of the 74th Republic Day celebrations.
Union Ministers on Thursday extended greetings on the occasion of the 74th Republic Day and paid tribute to the Constitution-makers and soldiers who dedicated their lives to the country's security.
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.