Republic Day 2024: India celebrates 75th Republic Day today; events, theme

NEW DELHI: India is celebrating the 75th Republic Day today to mark the day on which the Constitution of India came into effect. The Republic Day 2024 parade will begin from 10.30 am. On the occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted on X: “Best wishes on the special occasion of the 75th Republic Day. Jai Hind!"

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that the national capital will witness moderate to dense fog on Friday morning.

The Constitution of India came into effect on January 26, 1950 replacing the Government of India Act 1935.

According to the traffic advisory issued by the Delhi Police, the Republic Day 2024 parade will start at 10.30 am from Vijay Chowk and proceed towards the Red Fort grounds. Every year, traffic arrangements and restrictions are imposed along the parade route.

The Republic Day 2024 parade will pass through Vijay Chowk, Kartavya Path, C-Hexagon, Subhas Chandra Bose roundabout, Tilak Marg, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, Netaji Subhas Marg and Red Fort, the advisory stated.

No traffic movement has been allowed on Kartavya Path from Vijay Chowk to India Gate from 6 pm on Thursday. The restrictions will continue till the parade is over. The chief guest of the event will be French President Emmanuel Macron.

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As many as 14,000 personnel have been deployed at and around Kartavya Path and around 77,000 invitees are expected at Kartavya Path to watch the parade. The celebration will be based on the theme of projecting the nation's women power and democratic values.

Republic Day 2024 wishes

Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan said: "Unfurled the tricolour ??at my residence to celebrate 75th #RepublicDay. Family, friends and staff engulfed into the spirit of patriotism and nationalistic fervour makes the celebrations even more special. May the glory of our motherland keep soaring beyond the skies."

Wishing the country Happy Republic Day 2024, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said: "Let us all together take an oath to protect our Constitution and strengthen our great democracy."

“On the 75th #RepublicDay, I extend my good wishes to all fellow citizens. Our Constitution was based on the values of our Bharatiya civilisation, that is, NYAYA, MARYADA, SAMATA, SAMABHAAV. The Constitution ensured fundamental rights, social justice, and political rights to every citizen. Today, these pillars are under attack from the government itself,” Mallikarjun Kharge said.

“The year 2024 is a very important year for India. This year will decide whether we will be able to save the values of the Constitution and Democracy or go back to the age where not all people are equal. Today on Republic Day, let us all come together and make a pledge and join this mission of NYAY. Only then will we be able to secure the future of our youth. Jai Hind!,” he added.