India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on Monday with a grand display of its military might on the Kartavya Path, which included missiles, newly raised units, elite marching contingents, and various indigenous weapon systems that were used during Operation Sindoor.The National Flag was unfurled at Kartavya Path, followed by the National Anthem and a thunderous 21-gun salute fired from 105 mm Light Field Guns, an indigenously developed artillery system.
Delhi: The National Flag was unfurled at Kartavya Path, followed by the National Anthem and a thunderous 21-gun salute fired from 105 mm Light Field Guns, an indigenously developed artillery system, on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day pic.twitter.com/pPZxWFMPyB
— IANS (@ians_india) January 26, 2026
President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, and President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, graced the celebrations as chief guests. The overarching theme of the event at the Kartavya Path, the centrepiece boulevard of the national capital, was 150 years of 'Vande Mataram'.
Delhi: The 77th Republic Day celebrations began at Kartavya Path with a performance by 100 cultural artists heralding the parade, centered on the theme ‘Vishwaguru Bharat – Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ pic.twitter.com/pEVFfRAq4A
— IANS (@ians_india) January 26, 2026
President Murmu, Costa and von der Leyen, flanked by the Indian president's bodyguards, arrived at the Kartavya Path in a traditional buggy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, several other Union ministers, the country's top military brass, foreign diplomats, and senior officials were among the spectators.
VIDEO | Republic Day 2026 :President Droupadi Murmu along with chief guests for 77th Republic Day Antonio Costa, President of the European Council, and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission arrives to attend parade at Kartavya Path.#RepublicDay
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) January 26, 2026
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The parade commenced with the President Droupadi Murmu taking the salute .The parade was led by Parade Commander Lt General Bhavnish Kumar, General Officer Commanding, Delhi Area, a second-generation officer. For the first time, the parade showcased a phased 'Battle Array Format' of the Indian Army that included an aerial component. It featured a high mobility reconnaissance vehicle and India's first indigenously designed armoured light specialist vehicle.
Delhi: The 77th Republic Day parade begins with President Droupadi Murmu taking the salute.
— IANS (@ians_india) January 26, 2026
The parade is commanded by Parade Commander Lieutenant General Bhavnish Kumar, General Officer Commanding, Delhi Area, a second-generation officer. Major General Navraj Dhillon, Chief of… pic.twitter.com/mZ73UhEw6v
A military contingent from the European Union, carrying military staff flags and flags of Operations Atalanta and Aspides, the naval operations of the grouping, also featured at the parade. It was the EU's first participation in such an event outside of Europe.
VIDEO | During the 77th Republic Day 2026 parade on Kartavya Path, the European Union (EU) contingent marched proudly, marking a rare international participation and underscoring the deepening strategic partnership between India and the EU.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) January 26, 2026
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Suryastra Universal Rocket Launcher System (URLS) and BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system displayed during the Republic Day parade at the Kartavya Path.
77th #RepublicDay | Suryastra Universal Rocket Launcher System (URLS) and BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system displayed during the Republic Day parade at the Kartavya Path in Delhi
— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2026
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The Republic Day parade concludes with a spectacular display as the Indian Air Force’s Rafale jets performed a precision flypast, thrilling the crowd and capping off the celebrations with a demonstration of India’s aerial strength and prowess.
VIDEO | Republic Day Parade 2026: Visuals of Bajrang formation, comprising six Rafale fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force. The formation is being led by Group Captain Arun Kumar.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) January 26, 2026
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