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India will celebrate its 76th Republic Day on January 26, Sunday, commemorating the day the Indian Constitution was adopted in 1950.
The iconic Republic Day parade will take place on Sunday on the Kartavya Path in New Delhi, with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto present as the chief guest.
The theme of this year's Republic Day celebrations, "Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas," highlights India's rich cultural heritage and its ongoing journey of development and progress.
Republic Day Parade timings and venue:
The Republic Day Parade will commence at 10:30 am on Sunday, with gates opening at 7 am and closing at 9 am, reported Business Standard.
The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, will arrive at Kartavya Path to oversee the ceremonial march past.
The events of the parade will begin with Prime Minister Narendra Modi laying a wreath at the National War Memorial as a mark of respect.
This year’s chief guest, Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto will also lead an Indonesian contingent as part of the celebrations and attend the parade.
The Republic Day Parade will start at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, and pass through Vijay Chowk, Kartavya Path, C-Hexagon, statue of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Tilak Marg, Bahadur Shah Zafar (BSZ) Marg and Netaji Subhash Marg before concluding at the Red Fort.
Tickets for the event range from Rs. 20 for unreserved seats and Rs.100 for reserved seats. Bookings can be made at five designated counters in Delhi from 10 am to 5 pm till January 25.
Online bookings are also available through the Aamantran mobile app and the Aamantran website.
Attendees are required to carry a valid photo ID and their ticket for entry.
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