The Republic Parade at the Kartavya Path in New Delhi put up a vibrant show with tableaux by various states, Union Territories, armed forces and other government departments. Besides displaying India’s defence prowess, the parade featured glimpses of India’s rich cultural heritage, tribal culture, ‘nari shakti’ and people’s relationship with nature.

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and this year’s chief guest, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi are among the dignitaries present at the venue.

An all-women contingent of the Central Reserve Police Force is one of the highlights this year. The Assam Rifles had also announced its mixed contingent, with an equal number of riflemen and riflewomen. Kerala’s tableau reflected the theme ‘Nari Shakti’. The tractor portrayed Karthyayani Amma, the winner of Nari Shakti Puraskar in 2020 who top scored the literacy examination at the age of 96.