The Republic Day 2025 celebrations are underway, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi paying tribute to martyrs at the National War Memorial ahead of the grand parade. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto graces the occasion as the Chief Guest, with military contingents from Indonesia participating in the march-past along Kartavya Path.

The capital city is under tight security, with over 70,000 police personnel ensuring safety across Delhi. Around 10,000 special guests from various backgrounds are present to witness the parade as it progresses down Kartavya Path.

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In line with the government’s initiative to enhance public participation in national events, approximately 10,000 special invitees from diverse walks of life witnessed the parade. These individuals, hailed as the architects of 'Swarnim Bharat,' included high achievers and beneficiaries of key government schemes, as per a defense ministry release.

For the first time, a tri-services tableau, themed ‘Shashakt aur Surakshit Bharat,’ represented the spirit of coordination and integration among the armed forces. The tableau showcased a Joint Operations Room, symbolizing seamless communication across the three military services.

The tri-services tableau emphasized India’s indigenous defense capabilities, featuring systems like the Arjun Main Battle Tank, Tejas MK-II fighter jet, and INS Visakhapatnam. A Veterans’ Tableau, themed ‘Viksit Bharat ki Ore Sadaiv Agrasar,’ honored the contributions of India’s armed forces veterans.

Women’s empowerment was a focal point, with veteran women officers representing ‘Nari Shakti’ across all three services. The Indian Navy contingent highlighted advanced indigenous warships, while the Indian Air Force fly-past displayed Rafale jets, Su-30s, and Apache helicopters in awe-inspiring formations.