Republic Day 2024 HIGHLIGHTS: PM Modi Thanks French President Macron For Attending R-Day Celebrations

Welcome To ABP Live's LIVE coverage of the 75th Republic Day celebrations. Watch this space for the latest updates on India's Republic Day celebrations on Kartavya Path and around the nation.

Background

As India marks its 75th Republic Day on January 26, 2024, festivities are underway across the nation. French President Emmanuel Macron has been invited to preside over the proceedings as the chief guest. Tableaux from 16 states and Union Territories are participating in the parade. Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Ladakh, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Meghalaya, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Arunachal Pradesh, Haryana, Manipur, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Telangana are showcasing their tableaux.Apart from them, tableaux from 9 ministries and departments — Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Ministry of Culture, Centre for Scientific and Industrial Research, Election Commission of India, and Central Public Works Department — are also taking part in the Republic Day parade.In contrast to conventional calendar years, Republic Day in India is commemorated based on the years since the adoption of the Indian Constitution. The historic adoption took place on January 26, 1950, making 2024 the 75th anniversary of this momentous event. The Constitution's adoption symbolized the successful efforts of the Constituent Assembly. Although India gained independence in 1947, the Constitution officially came into force on January 26, 1950.The 75th Republic Day in 2024 carries significant historical importance, embodying the spirit of an independent India. On this day in 1950, the Indian National Congress proclaimed Poorna Swaraj, marking India's liberation from colonial rule. It serves as a poignant reminder of the democratic power vested in citizens to elect their government.The inaugural Republic Day parade in 1950 occurred at the Irwin Amphitheater, now known as the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium. The first parade at Rajpath, currently Kartavyapath, took place in 1955, with Pakistan's Governor General Malik Ghulam Muhammad serving as the chief guest.In preparation for the Republic Day celebrations in the national capital, extensive security measures have been implemented. The Delhi Police announced on Wednesday that approximately 14,000 security personnel will be deployed in and around Kartavya Path, the venue for the Republic Parade on January 26. Heightened security aims to ensure the safety of the expected 77,000 invitees at Kartavya Path, according to officials.Special Commissioner of Police (Security) Dependra Pathak, during a press conference at the Delhi Police headquarters, detailed the comprehensive security arrangements. He emphasized the professional, robust, and flawless security measures implemented throughout Delhi for Republic Day, as reported by news agency PTI.Pathak highlighted the collaboration between security, traffic, and district units, working in coordination with central security agencies for the January 26 celebrations. He disclosed that 14,000 security personnel, each assigned specific roles and responsibilities, will be deployed at the main operational area of Kartavya Path. As many as 70,000 security personnel have been deployed across Delhi.The Commissioner outlined the deployment of commandos, quick reaction teams, PCR vans, morchas, anti-sabotage checks, and SWAT teams at strategic locations in and around Kartavya Path and the city, as reported by PTI. He assured the public that the Delhi Police is professionally prepared to address any potential emergencies.

26/01/2024 22:12:09

India Gate Lit Up In Tricolour Lights On Republic Day

India Gate lit up in tricolour lights on the occasion of the 75th Republic Day.

 

26/01/2024 22:10:19

Government Buildings In Ranchi Illuminated On 75th Republic Day

Government buildings in Ranchi were illuminated on the occasion of the 75th Republic Day.

26/01/2024 21:18:59

'Your Presence Will...': PM Modi Thanks French President Macron For Being Part Of R-Day Celebrations

"Thank you President @EmmanuelMacron for being a part of our Republic Day celebrations. Your presence will add great momentum to India-France ties," posts PM Modi.

26/01/2024 20:34:50

Indian Embassy In US Celebrates Republic Day, Envoy Sandhu Unfurls Tricolour

Republic Day celebrated at the Indian Embassy in Washington, DC. Indian Ambassador to the United States Taranjit Singh Sandhu unfurled the tricolor.

Sripriya Ranganathan, Deputy Chief of Mission, and other embassy officials were also present at the event.

26/01/2024 17:59:58

PM Modi, VP Dhankar Attend 'At Home' Reception Hosted By President Murmu

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and PM Narendra Modi arrive at the Rashtrapati Bhavan to attend the 'At-Home' reception hosted by President Droupadi Murmu.

26/01/2024 17:05:00

Beating Retreat Ceremony Held At Attari-Wagah Border In Punjab's Amritsar

The beating retreat ceremony underway at the Attari-Wagah border in Punjab's Amritsar.

26/01/2024 16:03:26

'Spectacular Parade Showcasing India’s Strength And Diversity': PM Modi On R-Day Celebrations

"Here are glimpses from our vibrant Republic Day celebrations: a spectacular parade showcasing India’s strength and diversity," PM Narendra Modi posted on X.

26/01/2024 14:12:53

'Great Honor For France': Emmanuel Macron

26/01/2024 13:26:28

UK King Charles III Conveys 'Warmest Congratulations' To President Murmu On India's 75th Republic Day

26/01/2024 13:24:59

Maldives Foreign Minister Zameer Greets EAM Jaishankar On India's 75th Republic Day

26/01/2024 12:40:40

One Rafale Aircraft Flies In At 900 Kmph Over Kartavya Path, Making Conclusion Of R-Day Parade

26/01/2024 12:39:09

Six Rafale Aircraft Fly Over Kartavya Path In 'Marut' Formation

26/01/2024 12:38:17

3 Su-30 Mk-I Aircraft Make Trishul Formation

26/01/2024 12:32:52

'Tangail Formation' In Echelon Fly Over Kartavya Path

26/01/2024 12:23:16

Women Daredevils Leave Viewers In Awe With Extreme Bike Stunts On Kartavya Path

26/01/2024 12:16:46

1,500 Female Dancers Mesmerize Audience At R-Day Parade

Around 1,500 female dancers mesmerized the audience with a colourful performance, conveying the message of unity in diversity. The grand performance includes 30 folk dance styles uniquely prevalent in different states, as well as contemporary classical dance and Bollywood styles. The artists include tribal dancers, folk dancers, and classical dancers.

26/01/2024 12:12:56

1,500 Women Including 199 Tribals Took Part In 75th Republic Day Parade

A total of 1,500 women took part in this year's parade, out of which, 199 were from tribal communities. 

26/01/2024 12:07:52

Rajasthan Showcases Women-Led Handicrafts Industries, Rich Culture

Rajasthan tableau demonstrates women development and festive heritage.

26/01/2024 12:05:52

Gujarat Tableau Showcases Tourism Development

The tableau of Gujarat takes part in the parade. Theme of the tableau is 'Dhordo: Global Icon of Gujarat's Tourism Development'.

26/01/2024 12:04:09

Jharkhand Tableau Displays Tasar Silk Heritage

The tableau of Jharkhand takes part in the parade. The tableau transports the audience through the rich heritage of Tasar Silk. Upon the tableau, the resilience of tribal women in the production of Tasar Silk is being showcased.

 

26/01/2024 11:52:12

UP's R-Day Tableau Displays 'Ayodhya: Viksit Bharat-Samradh Virasat' Theme

26/01/2024 11:51:26

Odisha's Tableau Takes Part In R-Day Parade

26/01/2024 11:50:40

Chhattisgarh's R-Day Tableau Reflects Democratic Consciousness In Tribal Communities

26/01/2024 11:42:46

Manipur's R-Day Tableau Showcases 'Nari Shakti' With 'Ima Keithel'

26/01/2024 11:38:34

Arunachal's R-Day Tableau Displays Singchung Bugun Village Community Reserve

26/01/2024 11:37:17

Haryana Tableau With 'Mera Parivar-Meri Pehchan' Theme Takes Part In R-Day Parade

26/01/2024 11:36:10

NSS Marching Contingent, Led By Ragina Tamang, At Kartavya Path

26/01/2024 11:34:55

19 Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar Recipients On Kartavya Path

26/01/2024 11:31:34

First Time Ever, Delhi Police All-Women Band Participates In R-Day Parade

26/01/2024 11:33:09

Second Time All-Women-BSF's Camel Contingent Participates In R-Day Parade

The Camel Contingent of Border Security Force led by Deputy Commandant Manohar Singh Kheechee marches down the Kartavya Path. For the second time, female camel riders on their decorated camels are taking part in the parade.

 

26/01/2024 11:25:55

IAF Tableau With 'Bharatiya Vayu Sena: Saksham, Sashakt, Atmanirbhar' Theme Take Part In R-Day Parade

26/01/2024 11:24:47

First Time On Kartavya Path, BSF Mahila Brass Band And Women Contingent Depicts 'Nari Shakti'

26/01/2024 11:23:23

IAF Marching Contingent At R-Day Parade

26/01/2024 11:21:45

Indian Navy Tableau Highlights Nari Shakti And Atmanirbharta At R-Day Parade

26/01/2024 11:12:23

All-Women Tri-Services Contingent Marches Down Kartavya Path

26/01/2024 11:10:01

Rajputana Rifles Marching Contingent Led By Lt Sanyam Chaudhary At R-Day Parade

26/01/2024 11:06:07

Madras Regiment Marches Down The Kartavya Path

26/01/2024 11:03:58

Lt Col Ankita Chauhan Of 11 Electronic Warfare Battalion Leads Mobile Drone Jammer System At Kartavya Path

26/01/2024 11:02:47

All Terrain Vehicles Used By Security Forces Displayed At Kartavya Path

26/01/2024 11:01:22

Lt Priyanka Sevda Leading Pinaka Detachment From 1890 Rocket Regiment At Kartavya Path

26/01/2024 10:58:12

IAF Helicopters Shower Flower Petals On People Gathered At Kartavya Path

26/01/2024 10:56:46

French Marching Contingent Along With Foreign Legion Music Band At R-Day Parade

26/01/2024 10:55:01

Army Mounted Column's March Past Begins

26/01/2024 10:49:26

4 Mi-17IV Helicopters In 'Dhwaj' Formation At Kartavya Path

26/01/2024 10:48:40

Republic Day Parade At Kartavya Path Begins With 'Aavahan'

26/01/2024 10:42:05

President Droupadi Murmu Unfurls National Flag At Kartavya Path

26/01/2024 10:39:54

PM Modi Welcomes Prez Murmu, Macron At Kartavya Path,

PM Modi receives President Droupadi Murmu and French President Emmanuel Macron at Kartavya Path for Republic Day celebrations

26/01/2024 10:35:18

President Murmu, Macron Arrives At Kartavya Path

 President Droupadi Murmu and her French counterpart Emmanuel Macron reached Kartavya Path in traditional buggy. 

26/01/2024 10:29:47

PM Modi Greets Guests Near Saluting Dias

 Prime Minister Modi has arrived near the saluting dias and is greeting the guests present there.

26/01/2024 10:25:20

PM Modi Reaches Kartavya Path, President Murmu & Macron To Reach Shortly

26/01/2024 10:20:04

PM Modi Lays Wreath At National War Memorial

PM Modi layid wreath at the National War Memorial, leads the nation in paying homage to the braveheart soldiers. The Inter Services Guard presents 'Salami Shastra' followed by 'Shok Shastra'. This year the Inter Services Guard is commanded by an Indian Army Officer Major Indrajeet Sachin from the 6th Bn of the Sikh Regiment, ANI reported. 

 

26/01/2024 10:14:10

PM Modi Pays Tribute To Bravehearts At National War Memorial

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the National War Memorial on Friday morning, officially commencing the 75th Republic Day events. PM Modi paid tribute to martyrs at National War Memorial on Friday.

26/01/2024 10:03:32

Japan Ambassador Sibi George Unfurls Tricolor Flag At Embassy In India

26/01/2024 10:00:12

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan Unfurls National Flag In Thiruvananthapuram

26/01/2024 09:58:30

Maldives Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih Extends Greetings To India On 75th R-Day

26/01/2024 09:57:29

'Constitution Urges Us To Ensure That All Actions Are For Benefit Of The Nation': UP CM

26/01/2024 09:53:30

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Unfurls National Flag At His Residence

26/01/2024 09:40:52

'Work Towards Sankalp Se Siddhi': LS Speaker Om Birl On 75th R-Day

On 75th Republic Day, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said: "I appeal to the countrymen to work towards 'Sankalp se siddhi' to make Bharat a developed nation."

26/01/2024 09:38:37

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Unfurls National Flag At His Residence

26/01/2024 09:28:24

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde Unfurls National Flag In Mumbai

26/01/2024 09:27:19

Australian PM Anthony Albanese Extends Greetings To India On 75th Republic Day

26/01/2024 09:26:28

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Unfurls National Flag In Dehradun

26/01/2024 09:25:48

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Unfurls Tricolor Flag In Delhi

26/01/2024 09:25:04

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath Unfurls National Flag In Lucknow

26/01/2024 09:09:46

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Unfurls National Flag In Patna

26/01/2024 09:08:53

Russian Embassy In India Held Celebrations On 75th R-Day

26/01/2024 08:29:55

Rajnath Singh Extends Greetings To Citizens On 75th R-Day

26/01/2024 08:28:55

Union Home Minister Amit Shah Extends Greetings On The Occasion Of 75th Republic Day

26/01/2024 08:26:28

Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan Unfurls National Flag In Secunderabad

26/01/2024 08:25:05

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Extends Best Wishes To Citizens On R-Day

26/01/2024 08:23:12

Mohan Bhagwat Unfurls National Flag At RSS HQs In Nagpur

26/01/2024 08:22:03

Rajasthan CM Unfurls National Flag In Jaipur

26/01/2024 08:20:23

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi Unfurls National Flag In Chennai

26/01/2024 07:51:28

'Honor And Mark Of Friendship To Be Invited': French President Macron On R-Day Celebrations

"It is both an honor and a mark of friendship to be invited to India on the occasion of its national day. I come to celebrate and consolidate our exceptional partnership. First step: bringing our youth together. We have so much to do together!," French President Macron posted on his official X handle. 

26/01/2024 07:36:46

Republic Day 2024 India LIVE: Visitors Take Seats To Watch Parade Along Kartavya Path

Visitors pour in to watch the Republic Day Parade on Kartavya Path. The theme for the Republic Day parade this year will be centred around the concepts of 'Viksit Bharat' and 'Bharat – Loktantra ki Matruka'.

26/01/2024 07:28:15

Over 70,000 Security Personnel Deployed In Delhi

The national capital has been placed under a blanket of security for the 75th Republic Day celebrations on Friday with more than 70,000 personnel deployed across the city, police have said.

 

26/01/2024 07:14:25

Here's How Events Are Scheduled On Kartavya Path

Scheduled events for Republic Day celebrations in Delhi 

10.05 am: PM Modi to pay tributes at War Memorial
10.22 am: PM Modi to reach Kartavya Path
10.25 am: Vice-President to reach Kartavya Path
10.27 am: Arrival of President Droupadi Murmu and Chief Guest French President Emmanuel Macron
10.30 am: Republic Day Parade to begin
12 o'clock: Fly past by IAF aircraft

26/01/2024 07:08:31

Leaders Who Have Attended The Republic Day Celebrations In Past

2023 – Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, President of Egypt 

2022 and 2021 – No chief guest due to Covid pandemic

2020 – Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro

2019 – Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa

2018 –  Heads of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) states including, Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan of Brunei, Hun Sen, Prime Minister of Cambodia, Joko Widodo, President of Indonesia, Thongloun Sisoulith, Prime Minister of Laos, Najib Razak, Prime Minister of Malaysia, Aung San Suu Kyi, State counsellor of Myanmar, Rodrigo Roa Duterte, President of the Philippines, Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister of Singapore, Prayuth Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister of Thailand and Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Prime Minister of Vietnam

2017 – Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of UAE

2016 – Francois Hollande, President of France

2015 – Barack Obama, President of the United States

2014 – Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan

2013 – Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, King of Bhutan

2012 – Yingluck Shinawatra, Prime Minister of Thailand 

2011 – Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, President of Indonesia

2010 – Lee Myung Bak, President of South Korea

26/01/2024 07:05:16

US Secretary Of State Blinken Congratulates India On Its 75th Republic Day

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday congratulated the people of India on the country's 75th Republic Day and hoped to deepen the "vibrant people-to-people ties between our nations".

In a statement, he said the past year has been marked by important milestones in "our Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership, including our cooperation throughout India's successful G20 Presidency and at the G20 Leaders' Summit".

"In the year ahead, we look forward to further deepening the vibrant people-to-people ties between our countries and advancing our ambitious agenda for cooperation on our most vital priorities," he said.

(PTI)

26/01/2024 07:04:24

French President Macron Will Attend R-Day Parade As Chief Guest

26/01/2024 06:46:23

DMRC Begins Metro Services At 4 AM

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation began its services at 4 AM today to cater to the demand for public transport in view of the restrictions due to the Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path.