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India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on 26 January 2026 with the central parade at Kartavya Path in New Delhi, featuring military contingents, flypasts and cultural tableaux. The event drew major international dignitaries and highlighted a theme of national pride rooted in constitutional values and self-reliance.
India celebrated its 77th Republic Day in New Delhi with a full ceremonial parade at Kartavya Path, as President Droupadi Murmu took the salute and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa attended as chief guests.
India marked its 77th Republic Day on 26 January 2026 with a full ceremonial parade at Kartavya Path, New Delhi, led by President Droupadi Murmu. The programme blended military displays, cultural performances and a prominent theme marking 150 years of the national song ‘Vande Mataram’, while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa attended as chief guests.
India’s 77th Republic Day celebrations on 26 January 2026 featured a Kartavya Path parade that blended military pageantry with cultural tableaux. European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen attended as chief guests, underscoring momentum in India–EU ties ahead of the summit on 27 January.
India marked its 77th Republic Day on 26 January 2026 with a high-security parade at Kartavya Path in New Delhi, combining military pageantry with cultural tableaux. European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen attended as chief guests.
India marked its 77th Republic Day in New Delhi with a Kartavya Path parade that blended military display, cultural tableaux and a major theme: 150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’. International guests attended as the celebrations highlighted constitutional pride and citizen participation.
India marked its 77th Republic Day on 26 January 2026 with a full-scale parade and cultural showcase at Kartavya Path, New Delhi. President Droupadi Murmu led the celebrations as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa attended as chief guests, underlining the growing India–EU partnership ahead of the 16th EU–India Summit.
India celebrated its 77th Republic Day with a full ceremonial parade in New Delhi, blending military displays, cultural tableaux and a strong diplomatic message as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa joined as chief guests.
India marked its 77th Republic Day in New Delhi with a full ceremonial parade on Kartavya Path, timed with the 150th anniversary of the national song ‘Vande Mataram’. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa attended as chief guests ahead of the India–EU summit, adding strong diplomatic symbolism to the day.
India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on 26 January 2026 with a grand parade in New Delhi. President Droupadi Murmu unfurled the Tricolour as the ceremony spotlighted defence capabilities, cultural tableaux and themes around Vande Mataram and self-reliance. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa attended as chief guests, adding major diplomatic weight ahead of the India–EU summit.
Ahead of Republic Day, the Centre announced gallantry and service honours, including an Ashoka Chakra for Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and a wider set of decorations for personnel across services, with several awards posthumous.
With Republic Day celebrations nearing, Delhi Traffic Police announced short-duration restrictions around Kartavya Path and India Gate for the parade rehearsal. Officials urged commuters to plan ahead, follow diversions, and use alternative routes during the regulated window.