Republic Day 2024: Marking its 74th celebration

Republic Day, celebrated annually on 26 January, marks its 74th celebration in 2024, falling on a Wednesday with a change in the parade timing

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The Republic Day parade starts from Vijay Chowk to India Gate, covering a distance of 5 km, and commences between 9:30-10:00 am.

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The President of India addresses the nation on this significant occasion.

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Approximately 2 Lacs people attend the parade annually on 26th January.

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Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, President of Egypt, is the chief guest for the parade.

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The Defence Ministry, with assistance from various organizations, organizes the parade.

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The participating entities include 12 states/Union territories and nine ministries/departments.

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Among the selected participants are states like Arunachal Pradesh, Haryana, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Meghalaya, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.

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