Republic Day 2024 FAQs: India is ready to commemorate its 75th Republic Day on January 26th. This significant day marks the enforcement of the newly adopted Constitution, signifying India's transition to a republic in 1950. The traditional Republic Day celebrations include the President unfurling the national flag and presiding over the Republic Day parade. The festivities extend over three days, concluding with the Beating Retreat ceremony on January 29.
Here are some Frequently asked questions about the Republic Day 2024.
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The Delhi Metro services started at 4 a.m. on all its lines to facilitate the public reaching Kartavya Path to witness the celebrations today, as the country celebrates 75th Republic Day.
The 75th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path on January 26, 2024, will have the themes of 'Developed India' or 'Viksit Bharat' and 'India - Mother of Democracy.' The parade is set to be women-centric, with a focus on showcasing the achievements and contributions of women.
This year, French President Emmanuel Macron will be honored as the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations. He is scheduled to arrive at Jaipur airport on January 25. On the same day, President Macron is expected to visit Amber Fort, Jantar Mantar, and Hawa Mahal, and hold a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Jaipur.
Later in the evening, President Macron will travel to Delhi. On January 26, he will witness the Republic Day Parade as the Chief Guest and subsequently attend the 'At Home' Reception hosted by the President of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
India will commemorate its 75th Republic Day in 2024. Every Indian observes Republic Day with immense pride, as it is a national holiday in the country. On November 26, 1949, the Constituent Assembly enacted the Indian Constitution, signifying the commencement of India's independence.
You can obtain these tickets online through the Invitation Management System or the Amantran online portal of the Ministry of Defence. Alternatively, tickets are also available offline from various locations, including the India Tourism Development Corporation Travel Counter in New Delhi.
The Republic Day parade is scheduled to start at 10:30 am on January 26, running from Vijay Chowk to Kartavya Path. There will be a seating facility of around 77,000 people at the venue, of which 42,000 are reserved for the general public.
The Beating Retreat Ceremony is set for January 29th (Monday), with tickets priced at Rs 100 each. There is a limited availability of 1,200 tickets for this event. Those interested can purchase tickets through the dedicated portal http://www.aamantran.mod.gov.in or the MSeva Mobile App, which is accessible on the Google Play Store.
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