India displays military might on 77th R-Day

India celebrated its 77th Republic Day with a spectacular display of its new combat edge, indigenous weaponry, with a 'Battle Array' format of the Indian Army, offering a comprehensive visual of battlefield formations and the sequence of operations undertaken during wartime.

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Several cultural performances and tableaus were also rolled out at the Kartavya Path during the historic celebrations.

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.

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.

Following the 77th Republic Day parade on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared glimpses of the celebrations from the Kartavya Path and said that the magnificent display showcased the strength of India's democracy and national pride.

In a post on X, PM Modi said: "India celebrated Republic Day with great enthusiasm and pride. The magnificent parade at Kartavya Path showcased the strength of our democracy, the richness of our heritage and the unity that binds our nation together."

In a separate post, he said that Kartavya Path witnessed a "powerful display of national pride" during the Republic Day celebrations.