India Celebrates 77th Republic Day with Grand Parade and Military Display
Summary
India celebrated its 77th Republic Day with a grand parade in New Delhi featuring military displays and honored Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla with the Ashok Chakra.
Key Points
- India celebrated its 77th Republic Day with a grand parade at Kartavya Path in New Delhi.
- President Droupadi Murmu hoisted the national flag followed by a 21-gun salute and the national anthem.
- For the first time, two chief guests from the European Union, Charles Michel and Ursula von der Leyen, attended the ceremony.
- The parade showcased the Indian Armed Forces' strength with aircraft displays and missile systems including Rafale jets, BrahMos, and Akash missiles.
