Indian Republic Day 2024. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid the nation homage to fallen heroes. The National War Memorial in New Delhi is part of the Republic Day celebrations. He then proceeded to the saluting dais at Kartavya Path for the parade. President Droupadi Murmu and French President Emmanuel Macron were in attendance, escorted by the President’s Bodyguard.
The event unfolded with the unfurling of the national flag, a 21-gun salute, and a parade featuring various contingents, mechanized columns, and a flypast. A notable segment included an all-women Tri-Services contingent and the BSF Mahila Brass Band, emphasizing “Nari Shakti” or women’s power.
In the Republic Day parade, Uttar Pradesh’s tableau featured an artistic model depicting the consecration ceremony of Lord Ram in Ayodhya. The tableau showcased a sculpted child from the idol of Lord Ram Lalla. Emphasizing the pran pratishtha or consecration ceremony that occurred in the newly built Ram Janmabhoomi temple on January 22. The ceremony was attended by approximately 8,000 VVIPs from various sections of society, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi presiding over the rituals.
Meanwhile, Manipur, grappling with ethnic violence, presented a tableau highlighting an Imphal-based women-only market. The display also depicted a woman gathering lotus stems from Loktak Lake. One of the largest water bodies in the northeastern region of the country.
Tableaux from states and Union Territories showcased India’s cultural diversity, with themes like “Mera Parivar-Meri Pehchan.” Special attention was given to the accomplishments of women empowerment and the successful Chandrayaan-3 mission by ISRO. Indian Republic Day 2024
A cultural presentation, “Vande Bharatam,” highlighted women’s power with 1,500 female dancers. Featuring diverse dance styles from different states. Daredevil stunts were performed by women personnel of CRPF, BSF, and SSB on motorcycles, showcasing their bravery.
The air show featured 54 aircraft and helicopters, including vintage and modern ones like Tejas, Rafale, and Apache. The Republic Day celebrations concluded with President Murmu and President Macron departing after the parade. Indian Republic Day 2024
This historic 75th Republic Day was marked by various symbolic moments and the participation of Emmanuel Macron as the chief guest.
The Indian government has honored notable individuals with the prestigious Padma Awards. The Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian award, was bestowed upon former Vice President Venkaiah Naidu. Actors Vyjayantimala Bali and Konidela Chiranjeevi, social worker Bindeshwar Pathak (posthumous), and Bharat Natyam dancer Padma Subrahmanyam. Actor Mithun Chakraborty received the Padma Bhushan, the third-highest award.
Kiran Nadar, renowned art patron and philanthropist, and Indian squash star Joshna Chinappa were recognized with the Padma Shri. Other recipients of the Padma Bhushan include M Fathima Beevi (Posthumous), Sitaram Jindal, Ram Naik, Pyarelal Sharma, Usha Uthup, and Vijaykanth (posthumous).
The list also includes 34 unsung heroes, such as India’s first woman elephant mahout Parbati Baruah, and tribal environmentalist Chami Murmu. Notable foreign awardees include Foxconn Chairman Young Liu from Taiwan.
This year’s Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award, was posthumously awarded to former Bihar CM Karpoori Thakur. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended congratulations to all recipients, emphasizing their diverse contributions across sectors. The Padma Awards, announced annually on Republic Day, recognize outstanding service in various fields. The list includes 30 women, and among the recipients are eight individuals from the foreign, NRI, PIO, and OCI categories, and nine posthumous awardees.
