Agencies
NEW DELHI, Jan 26: India is celebrating its 75th Republic Day today the grand celebrations, with an overarching theme of projecting the nation’s women’s power and democratic values, were graced by French President Emmanuel Macron as the chief guest.
President Droupadi Murmu led the nation in celebrating Republic Day with a 90-minute parade on the ceremonial boulevard — Kartavya Path.
The armed forces are displaying an array of home-grown weaponry and military equipment such as missiles, drone jammers, surveillance systems, vehicle-mounted mortars and BMP-II infantry combat vehicles at the parade.
For the first time, an all-women tri-services contingent is the part of the event.
Around 15 women pilots will also enthral the audience during the Indian Air Force’s fly-past, representing ‘Nari Shakti’. The contingents of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) will also consist of only women personnel.
