New Delhi, Jan 26: President Droupadi Murmu led Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path and unfurled the national flag today. The ceremony was followed by national anthem and a 21-gun salute. The 74th Republic Day parade was flagged off after President Murmu received the 21-gun salute.
by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El –Sisi accompanied President Murmu during Republic Day celebrations. Sisi is the chief guest for Republic Day this year, and a 120-member Egyptian contingent will also march during the celebrations on Kartavaya Path.
Earlier today, PM Narendra Modi paid tribute at the National War memorial to the brave soldiers who sacrified their life for the sovereignty of the nation.
On Wednesday in her address to the nation President Murmu said that, India will always remain grateful to Dr BR Ambedkar, who headed the Drafting Committee of the Constitution, and thus had a critical part in giving it the final shape.
“When we celebrate Republic Day, we celebrate what we have achieved, together, as a nation”, the president added. Highlighting that India is among the fastest-growing major economies, Murmu credited the Narendra Modi government’s ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative for evoking great response among the people.
“Women’s empowerment and gender equality are no longer mere slogans, as we have made great progress towards these ideals in recent years. I have no doubt in my mind that women are the ones who will do the most to shape tomorrow’s India”, she added.
