India's 77th Republic Day Parade Set for January 26

India will celebrate its 77th Republic Day on January 26, 2026, with a grand parade along Kartavya Path in New Delhi, highlighting the nation's military prowess, cultural heritage, and commitment to self-reliance. President Droupadi Murmu will lead the festivities, joined by chief guests Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, and Antonio Costa, president of the European Council, as the event underscores India's strengthening global ties.

The parade, a cornerstone of the annual observance, commemorates the adoption of the Indian Constitution on January 26, 1950, which established the country as a sovereign, democratic republic. This date holds historical weight, tracing back to January 26, 1930, when the Indian National Congress passed the Purna Swaraj resolution demanding full independence from British rule. The Constitution, drafted over nearly two years and adopted on November 26, 1949, replaced the Government of India Act of 1935 and remains one of the world's longest written charters, defining India as a union of states.

Celebrations will commence at 9:30 a.m. with Prime Minister Narendra Modi laying a wreath at the National War Memorial to honor fallen...