Republic Day 2024: All you need to know about the Parade Commander Lieutenant General Bhavnish Kumar

The 75th Republic Day parade began on Friday for the first time with traditional musical instruments in a performance called 'Avaahan'. This year's parade, themed 'Viksit Bharat' and 'Bharat - Loktantra ki Matruka', will feature approximately 13,000 special guests - an initiative that will allow people from all walks of life to participate in the celebrations and encourage Jan Bhagidari in this national festival.