Republic Day 2026 Live Updates: Grand 26 January Republic Day Parade – India’s Military Might, Cultural Diversity On Display, PM Modi’s Speech Shortly

In the Republic Day parade, Maharashtra displayed a tableau with the theme “Ganeshotsav: A Symbol of Aatmanirbharta.” A large picture at the front of the tableau shows a woman doing a traditional “dhol,” which is connected to Ganeshotsav. An idol of Lord Ganesha is being created by a sculptor in the back portion of the tableau.

Colonel Frederik Simon Spruijt, representing the Director General of the European Union Military Staff (EUMS), is in charge of the EU military representation aboard a ceremonial Gypsy.

77th #RepublicDay🇮🇳 | The European Union (EU) contingent at the Kartavya Path in Delhi

The European Union (EU) military representation is led by Colonel Frederik Simon Spruijt, acting on behalf of the Director General of the European Union Military Staff (EUMS), on board a… pic.twitter.com/DI6gvXNGuY

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61st Cavalry Contingent is led by Captain Ahaan Kumar The 61st Cavalry is the only active horse cavalry regiment in the world, preserving the timeless traditions of valour, horsemanship, and gallantry

77th #RepublicDay🇮🇳 | 61st Cavalry Contingent is led by Captain Ahaan Kumar

The 61st Cavalry is the only active horse cavalry regiment in the world, preserving the timeless traditions of valour, horsemanship, and gallantry

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Ursula von der Leyen, President of the EU Commission, wrote, “It is the honor of a lifetime to be Chief Guests at the Republic Day celebrations. A successful India makes the world more stable, prosperous, and secure. And we all benefit.”

Shubhanshu Shukla gets Ashok Chakra.