India marks its 76th Republic Day on 26th January 2025 with nationwide celebrations, featuring patriotic messages and videos shared across social media platforms. Special content including WhatsApp status videos, GIFs, and messages highlighting the Indian tricolour, freedom fighters, and monuments are widely circulated. The Republic Day parade, live-streamed on Doordarshan's YouTube channel, includes Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto as the chief guest and President Droupadi Murmu hoisting the national flag.
India marked its 76th Republic Day with a grand parade at Kartavya Path in Delhi, featuring military strength, cultural diversity, and the presence of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto as the chief guest. The event showcased new military technologies and cultural performances, concluding with the 'Beating Retreat' ceremony.
India marked its 76th Republic Day on 26th January 2025 with a grand parade at Kartavya Path, showcasing the nation's cultural diversity and military strength. President Droupadi Murmu hoisted the national flag, with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto as the chief guest. The event also celebrated 75 years of the Indian Constitution.
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