Republic Day 2024: 7 interesting facts about the R-Day parade

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The grand parade kicks off with the President's arrival, cavaliers salute the tricolour under the anthem's swell. Image Source : Google

The 2024 parade will showcase two all-woman defence squads with 60 Army troops and others from Air Force & Navy. Image Source : Google

The theme for the 2024 Republic Day parade is "India - Mother of Democracy" and "Viksit Bharat" - celebrating India's democratic roots and dreams of becoming a developed nation. Image Source : Google

Around 15 tableaux from different states and Union Territories are chosen for the Republic Day parade. Image Source : Google

India's inaugural Republic Day in 1950 soared with 100+ aircraft & 3,000 troops at Dhyan Chand Stadium. Image Source : Google

Indonesian President Sukarno was the first chief guest at India's Republic Day parade. Image Source : Google

In 1955, New Delhi's grand Kartavya Path (then Rajpath) saw its debut Republic Day parade, graced by Pakistan's Governor General Malik Ghulam Muhammad as the chief guest. Image Source : Google

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