India’s 77th Republic Day parade will display military strength, cultural heritage, and Operation Sindoor weapon systems amid tight security and major Delhi traffic restrictions.
India’s 77th Republic Day parade will display military strength, cultural heritage (Source: X/@IAF_MCC)
Republic Day 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished the nation on 77th Republic Day and shared a heartfelt message with the citizens on X, “Republic Day is a powerful symbol of our freedom, Constitution, and democratic values. This occasion gives us new energy and inspiration to move forward together with a commitment to nation-building.”
गणतंत्र दिवस हमारी स्वतंत्रता, संविधान और लोकतांत्रिक मूल्यों का सशक्त प्रतीक है। यह पर्व हमें एकजुट होकर राष्ट्र निर्माण के संकल्प के साथ आगे बढ़ने की नई ऊर्जा और प्रेरणा देता है।
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 26, 2026
पारतन्त्र्याभिभूतस्य देशस्याभ्युदयः कुतः।
अतः स्वातन्त्र्यमाप्तव्यमैक्यं स्वातन्त्र्यसाधनम्॥ pic.twitter.com/i0XjjgL38x
India is ready to present its progress, rich culture, and defence strength during the 77th Republic Day celebrations on January 26, 2026, at Kartavya Path in New Delhi. The parade will feature newly formed military units and models of key weapon systems that were used during Operation Sindoor.
The Journey of India as a Republic✨🇮🇳
— PIB India (@PIB_India) January 26, 2026
🔸#RepublicDay marks a defining milestone in India’s national journey. It marks the day the Constitution of India came into force on 26th January 1950, formally establishing the country as a ‘Sovereign Democratic Republic’
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The parade will start at 10:30 am. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will first pay homage to the martyrs at the National War Memorial. After that, he will move to the saluting base to join other dignitaries for the main ceremony.
The event will host two prominent international leaders as chief guests — Antonio Costa, President of the European Council, and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission.
Authorities have strengthened security arrangements across the country. Officials said the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) received intelligence about possible threats from “anti-national elements”, leading to extra vigilance, especially along the India–Nepal border.
Delhi-NCR remains on high alert, and security forces have carried out vehicle inspections in Jammu and Kashmir as a precaution.
Delhi Police have issued a detailed traffic advisory due to the parade. Several key roads in central Delhi will remain closed or diverted. The parade route will begin at Vijay Chowk, move along Kartavya Path, pass India Gate, Tilak Marg, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, and Netaji Subhash Marg, and end at the Red Fort.
Traffic restrictions will start early in the morning. Important stretches such as C-Hexagon and nearby connecting roads will be closed to private and general vehicles during the event.
Alongside the national celebrations, the government will organise the six-day Bharat Parv festival at the Red Fort lawns starting January 26. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat will inaugurate the cultural and tourism festival.
