On the significant occasion of India’s 75th Republic Day, citizens gathered at Kartavya Path on Friday morning to witness the iconic Republic Day Parade. Despite the cold wave and challenging weather conditions, people, driven by a patriotic spirit, congregated at Kartavya Path in Delhi to witness the Republic Day Parade 2024.
“I am here to watch the parade. I am very excited to see it. I asked my father, so he got the passes,” said Zoya, who reached Kartavya Path to see the Republic Day Parade. “This is the first time I have come to see the parade; till now, we just watched it on television. I hope the experience is good,” said Asifa.
Several monuments across the country were illuminated in saffron, white, and green lights to mark the 75th Republic Day. The Anji Khad bridge of Jammu-Kashmir, the first cable-stayed bridge of Indian Railways connecting the Katra and Reasi sections of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla-Rail-Link (USBRL), was illuminated in tricolor on the occasion of the 75th Republic Day. The Bhimgarh Fort in Reasi was illuminated with vibrant tricolored lights marking the 75th Republic Day.
On the eve of the 75th Republic Day, Maharashtra Raj Bhavan was lit up with tricolor illumination. Similarly, a ‘Shivalinga’ at Chandreshwar Mahadev Temple in Rishikesh and Baba Mahakaleshwar Shivling in Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain were decorated in the colors of the tricolor on the occasion of the 75th Republic Day.
In this year’s Republic Day parade, the Indian Air Force is prominently displaying its prowess across various domains, featuring a notable participation of 16 women pilots.