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www.desitalk.com – that’s all you need to know 27 COVER STORY: 76TH REPUBLIC DAY OF INDIA January 31, 2025 India’s Republic Day: Patriotism In Color, Tableaux, Fighter Jet Formations, Daredevil Stunts -NEW DELHI C olorful tableaux, fighter jet formations and motorbike stunts by army daredevils marked India’s Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi on Sunday, January 26, 2025, commemorating the day the nation’s secu- lar constitution came into effect in 1950. Thousands gathered in the capital to watch the parade from seats around the Kartavya Path – or path of duty – and cheered the march by troops from India’s defence forces and dance perfor- mances. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Drou- padi Murmu and other political and government leaders attended, with the visiting Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto as chief guest. The Indian government says 5,000 artists per- formed over 45 dance forms, while the Kartavya Path was expended to improve viewing. A daredevil unit performed and some 40 aircraft, including 22 Indian Air Force fighter jets, participated in an air show across a clear sky. Different states and ministries showcased government initiatives under this year’s theme of “Swarnim Bharat: Virasat Aur Vikas”, Golden India – Heritage and Development. -Reuters PHOTO:REUTERS/ADNAN ABIDI PHOTO:REUTERS/ADNAN ABIDI PHOTO:PIB.GOV.IN PHOTO:PIB.GOV.IN India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi gestures near Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, India’s President Droupadi Murmu and India’s Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar during the Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi, India, January 26, 2025. A tableau of Haryana state is displayed during India’s Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, January 26, 2025. One of many colorful floats at the 76th Republic Day of India Jan. 26, 2025. Glimpses from India’s 76th Republic Day celebrations on Kartavya Path, January 26, 2025. PHOTO:PIB.GOV.IN One of many defense forces’ formations marching in India’s 76th Republic Day Parade, Jan. 26, 2025, on Kartavya Path. PHOTO:REUTERS/ADNAN ABIDI PHOTO:REUTERS/ADNAN ABIDI India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi gestures during the Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi, India, January 26, 2025. Indian Air Force fighter jets fly past during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, January 26, 2025. PHOTO:REUTERS/ADNAN ABIDI India’s Border Security Force’s (BSF) daredevil team performs during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, January 26, 2025. PHOTO:REUTERS/ADNAN ABIDI Dancers perform during the Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi, India, January 26, 2025.

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