76th Republic Day celebrated at Kartavya Path with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto as chief guest
India celebrated its 76th Republic Day at Kartavya Path, New Delhi on 26 January 2025, led by President Droupadi Murmu, with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto as chief guest.
Summary
India's 76th Republic Day was celebrated at Kartavya Path, New Delhi on 26 January 2025, with President Droupadi Murmu leading the nation and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto as chief guest on a State Visit on 25â26 January. The theme was 'Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas', with a special focus on 75 years of the enactment of the Constitution and Jan Bhagidari, and 31 tableaux rolled down Kartavya Path. A 152-member marching contingent of the Indonesian National Armed Forces and a 190-member band of Indonesia's Military Academy took part, while Param Vir Chakra winners Yogendra Singh Yadav and Sanjay Kumar and Ashok Chakra winner Lt Col Jas Ram Singh (all retired) also featured.
Key facts
- Date and venue
- 26 January 2025, Kartavya Path, New Delhi
- Edition
- 76th Republic Day
- Chief guest
- Prabowo Subianto, President of Indonesia (State Visit, 25â26 January)
- Theme
- Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas
- Focus
- 75 years of enactment of the Constitution; Jan Bhagidari
- Tableaux
- 31
- Indonesian contingent
- 152 marching + 190 band members
- Gallantry winners
- PVC: Yogendra Singh Yadav, Sanjay Kumar; Ashok Chakra: Lt Col Jas Ram Singh (all retd)
Practice MCQs 5 questions
Who was the chief guest at India's 76th Republic Day celebrations on 26 January 2025?
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Correct answer: A â Prabowo Subianto
MEA and PIB 2096097: President of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto was the Chief Guest for India's 76th Republic Day.
What was the theme of the tableaux and celebrations at the Republic Day Parade 2025?
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Correct answer: D â Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas
PIB 2096097 and The Hindu: the theme was 'Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas'.
Consider the following statements about the Republic Day Parade 2025: 1. The celebrations had a special focus on 75 years of the enactment of the Constitution. 2. A marching contingent of the Indonesian National Armed Forces took part. 3. A total of 21 tableaux rolled down Kartavya Path. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B â 1 and 2 only
PIB 2096097: the focus was on 75 years of the Constitution's enactment and a 152-member Indonesian marching contingent took part; there were 31 tableaux, not 21.
How many members were in the Indonesian marching contingent at the Republic Day Parade 2025, according to the Defence Ministry curtain raiser?
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Correct answer: B â 152
PIB 2096097: the marching contingent had 152 members and the military band 190 members.
Which of the following gallantry award winners was listed as an Ashok Chakra awardee in the Republic Day Parade 2025?
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Correct answer: C â Lt Col Jas Ram Singh
PIB 2096097: Param Vir Chakra winners Yogendra Singh Yadav and Sanjay Kumar and Ashok Chakra winner Lt Col Jas Ram Singh (all retired) featured in the parade.