India Celebrates 77th Republic Day Showcasing Indigenous Military Prowess and Cultural Heritage
India celebrated its 77th Republic Day with a grand parade on Kartavya Path, featuring EU leaders as chief guests. The event highlighted 'Operation Sindoor,' a 2025 military operation against terror infrastructure, by showcasing associated weapon systems like the BrahMos missile and Suryastra rocket launcher. President Droupadi Murmu's address emphasized the 150th anniversaries of the National Song 'Vande Mataram' and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The parade also featured the first-ever participation of an EU military contingent and showcased India's maritime journey through the Indian Navy's tableau, including INS Vikrant and INS Udayagiri.
Key Points
- Operation Sindoor (May 2025) was a major theme, highlighting India's self-reliance in defense and precision strikes.
- The 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram (composed in 1876) was a central cultural theme of the celebrations.
- The parade included 30 tableaux from States, UTs, and various Ministries, including India's first Water Metro.
- For the first time, an EU military contingent participated in the Republic Day parade.
Exam Facts
- 77th Republic Day celebrated in 2026.
- Operation Sindoor occurred in May 2025 against terror infrastructure.
- 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel celebrated.
- Weapon systems displayed: BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, Akash air defence system, and Suryastra rocket launcher.
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