73rd Republic Day Today, Grand Parade To Have Many Firsts

The parade at Rajpath will begin at 10.30 am, instead of the earlier timing of 10 am to ensure better visibility.

President Ram Nath Kovind will lead the nation in celebrating the 73rd Republic Day on January 26. This year's celebrations are more significant because it is the 75th anniversary of India's Independence, and it is being commemorated as ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' across the country. For the main parade on Rajpath on January 26 and the ‘Beating the Retreat' celebration at Vijay Chowk on January 29, the Ministry of Defence has planned a few new events.

Now onwards, every year the Republic Day celebrations will last for a week. The festivities will begin on January 23, the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, and conclude on Martyrs' Day — January 30.

Change in parade timings

The parade at Rajpath will begin at 10.30 am, instead of the earlier timing of 10 am to ensure better visibility.