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The Republic Day Parade 2025 on Kartavya Path (erstwhile Rajpath) was a comprehensive sprit of military might, tradition and progress, and innovation of new India. The event was viewed by millions of people that watched the 90 minutes of the event and left the nation inspired and proud to be a citizen.
It was quite symbolic that from the Gun Salute to Fighters jets soaring the sky, it was a Bunch of classicism and Innovation that echoed the Indian story of being a sovereign republic.
The Grand Opening Ceremony
This parade began with the hoisting of the tricolor by the chief guest [President Name Placeholder] followed by the 21 gun salute. President, in their capacity as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces saluted as contingents marched in dressed in unison.
Special Highlights:
The gun salute was made using indigenous 105mm Indian Field Guns A reflection of India’s Make in India venture.
Jana Gana Mana echoed at the Kartavya Path that helped to turn spectators into patriotic.
Military March Past: Power and Precision
India’s armed forces showcased their discipline and strength through meticulously coordinated marches:
Key Highlights:
Indian Army: The splendidly dressed up regiments of Gorkha Rifles, Maratha Light Infantry, Sikh Light Infantry and others paraded.
Indian Navy: A section headed by women officers achieved a representation of the new generation and the Navy’s diversification.
Indian Air Force: Being a part of the detailed presentation was the young officers of the Air Force along with its innovations in aviation and defense technology.
Tableaux: A Celebration of Culture and Progress
The state tableaux form the core of the parade and showcased achievement of India and its cultural diversity transformed into unity.
Notable Tableaux:
Gujarat: Promoted the conservation awareness related to Gir National Park and Asiatic lion.
Karnataka: To mark India achievements in space explore Chandrayaan-3 Successfully launched by ISRO appreciated.
Punjab: Highlighted the tradition as left behind by Guru Nanak Dev and the lively essence of Baisakhi.
Digital India: Emphasised India’s growth in use and development of digital technology in governance of the country and in setting up of new generation startups.
Flypast: The Grand Finale
===== The Indian Air Force Flypast was the much anticipated event and aptly brought down the curtains on the parade.
Flypast Highlights:
Tejas Formation: Showcased India’s own indigenous fighter aircraft.
Rafale Jets: Conducted itself in a triangular formation as its aircraft proved reactive technologically.
Suryakiran Aerobatic Team: I left the audience stunned with some mind-buggering stunts flying all over the tricolor.
Women in Focus: Breaking Barriers
During the Republic Day 2025 celebration for instance there was an emphasis in having woman controlling the contingents in the parade as a way of showing equality in the country.
Key Moments:
For the first time, the whole contingent of the BSF Camel was led by women and they easily got a standing ovation.
Several contingents had ladies officers assuming commanding responsibilities thus underlining the fact that role of women in India’s defense forces is on the rise.
The Chief Guest: Strengthening Global Ties
The Chief Guest for this year was [Chief Guest Placeholder], the prime minister [or head of state/ government] of [Country Placeholder] drawing focus to India’s tendency to actively construct international relation.
Significance of Their Presence:
Approval of new measures to strengthen diplomatic relations and cooperation.
Brought focus on India as a twelve-year-old emerging global power.
