India’s Republic Day: Patriotism in color, tableaux, fighter jet formations, daredevil stunts

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Indian Air Force fighter jets fly past during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, January 26, 2025. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi
India’s Border Security Force’s (BSF) daredevil team performs during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, January 26, 2025. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi

NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Colorful tableaux, fighter jet formations and motorbike stunts by army daredevils marked India’s Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi on Sunday, January 26, 2025, commemorating the day the nation’s secular constitution came into effect in 1950.

Indian soldiers march during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, January 26, 2025. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi

Thousands gathered in the capital to watch the parade from seats around the Kartavya Path – or path of duty – and cheered the march by troops from India’s defence forces and dance performances.

Dancers perform during the Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi, India, January 26, 2025. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu and other political and government leaders attended, with the visiting Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto as chief guest.

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi gestures during the Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi, India, January 26, 2025. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi
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The Indian government says 5,000 artists performed over 45 dance forms, while the Kartavya Path was expended to improve viewing.

A tableau of Haryana state is displayed during India’s Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, January 26, 2025. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi

A daredevil unit performed and some 40 aircraft, including 22 Indian Air Force fighter jets, participated in an air show across a clear sky.

Glimpses from India’s 76th Republic Day celebrations on Kartavya Path, January 26, 2025. PHOTO: pib.gov.in

Different states and ministries showcased government initiatives under this year’s theme of “Swarnim Bharat: Virasat Aur Vikas”, Golden India – Heritage and Development.

One of many colorful floats at the 76th Republic Day of India Jan. 26, 2025. PHOTO: pib.gov.in
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi gestures near Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, India’s President Droupadi Murmu and India’s Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar during the Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi, India, January 26, 2025. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi
One of many defense forces’ formations marching in India’s 76th Republic Day Parade, Jan. 26, 2025, on Kartavya Path. PHOTO: pib.gov.in