In Photos: Prez Murmu unfurls national flag at Kartavya Path on Republic Day

Updated On: 26 January, 2026 11:29 AM IST | ronak mastakar

President Droupadi Murmu presided over the 77th Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path, New Delhi, by unfurling the national flag and led the nation in commemorating the historic day. (Pics/PTI)

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President Droupadi Murmu presided over the 77th Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path, New Delhi, by unfurling the national flag and led the nation in commemorating the historic day. (Pics/PTI)

<p>The National Flag was unfurled amidst the playing of the National Anthem, followed by a thunderous 21-gun salute performed using indigenous 105-mm Light Field Guns.</p>

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The National Flag was unfurled amidst the playing of the National Anthem, followed by a thunderous 21-gun salute performed using indigenous 105-mm Light Field Guns.

<p>President Murmu, along with European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the Chief Guests for the Republic Day celebrations, were welcomed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the saluting base at Kartavya Path.</p>

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President Murmu, along with European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the Chief Guests for the Republic Day celebrations, were welcomed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the saluting base at Kartavya Path.

<p>As part of the tradition, the President and the Chief Guests were escorted to Kartavya Path by the President`s Bodyguard, `Rashtrapati ke Angarakshak`, the seniormost regiment of the Indian Army. Reviving a tradition discontinued for 40 years, they arrived in the `Traditional Buggy, adding a regal charm to the celebrations.</p>

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As part of the tradition, the President and the Chief Guests were escorted to Kartavya Path by the President`s Bodyguard, `Rashtrapati ke Angarakshak`, the seniormost regiment of the Indian Army. Reviving a tradition discontinued for 40 years, they arrived in the `Traditional Buggy, adding a regal charm to the celebrations.

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The Prime Minister and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also welcome Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan.

<p>This year`s Republic Day Parade will uniquely blend 150 years of `Vande Mataram`, India`s military might, including the BrahMos and Akash missiles, and rich cultural diversity through 30 vibrant tableaux.</p>

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This year`s Republic Day Parade will uniquely blend 150 years of `Vande Mataram`, India`s military might, including the BrahMos and Akash missiles, and rich cultural diversity through 30 vibrant tableaux.

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