Updated: January 26, 2023 9:09 PM IST 
Republic Day 2023 Parade Updates: With the National Anthem, the Republic Day 2023 parade at Kartavya Path concluded. The national capital witnessed a spectacular presentation of discipline and grit as Army contingents and other personnel marched on the Kartavya Path on the 74th Republic Day. President Droupadi Murmu unfurled the national flag at Kartavya Path, which was followed by the national anthem and 21-gun salute. The parade started with Parade Commander, Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, a recipient of Ati Vishisth Seva Medal, marching down the Kartavya Path, followed by the Parade Second-in-Command, Major General Bhavnish Kumar. As many as 23 tableaux, 17 from states and Union Territories and six from various ministries and departments, rolled down the Kartavya Path as part of the Republic Day parade showing a plethora of cultures from across India and bringing the boulevard alive with song and dance.
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This R-Day, commoners not VIPs figured in special invitees list
Construction workers of the Central Vista, Kartavya Path, New Parliament House besides milk and vegetable vendors, rickshaw pullers, street vendors were the special official invitees during the 74th Republic Day parade here on Thursday.
The special or Shram Yogi guests were made to sit in the front row at Kartavya Path.
According to the Defence Ministry, invitations were sent to common people of all sections of society, such as Shram Yogis involved in the construction of Central Vista, Duty Path, New Parliament House, milk, vegetable vendors, street vendors etc. . These special invitees who reached the Republic Day celebrations were made to sit prominently on the duty path. (IANS)
Govt should issue report on promises fulfilled by it on R-Day every year: Mayawati
BSP president Mayawati on Thursday said the Centre and state governments should use the occasion of Republic Day every year to honestly evaluate and issue a development report on the promises fulfilled by them so as to instill confidence among the people.
The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister also underlined the need for continued efforts to ensure development of the country and its people in accordance with the humanitarian values of the Constitution given by B R Ambedkar.
“The central and state governments need to work towards making the country ‘vishwa guru’ (global leaders) but for this it is also necessary that on this occasion every year they should do an honest self evaluation and tell the people how they have fulfilled promises and resolves in one year and give a development report,” she said in a party release.
WATCH: ‘Amrit’ formation with six Jaguar Deep Penetration Strike Aircraft of the IAF on 2023 Republic Day
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(Video source: Western Air Command, IAF) pic.twitter.com/jT51f9ciYv
— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2023
Ministry of Culture R-Day tableau showcases power of feminine divinity on Kartavya Path
The power of feminine divinity was the theme of the Ministry of Culture’s tableau which rolled down Kartavya Path as part of the 74th Republic Day celebrations on Thursday.
The theme was ‘Shakti Rupena Samsthita’ and through art and dance forms, ‘Devi’ was celebrated.
‘Nari Shakti’ was the theme of the dance, which was performed by 326 female and 153 male artistes, Mohan said.
These 479 artistes were chosen through a nationwide ‘Vande Bharatam’ dance competition and their performance will add colour and groove to the Republic Day parade.
The artistes are in the 17-30 age group, the Defence Ministry has said.
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