Republic Day 2026 Highlights: PM Modi greets attendees as R-Day celebrations conclude with air show flypast

Karnataka Law Minister HK Patil attended the 77th Republic Day celebrations in Gadag, taking part in the official flag-hoisting and ceremonial events.

RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale unfurled the national flag in Delhi on the occasion of Republic Day 2026. Addressing the gathering, Hosabale said India’s independence was achieved through centuries of sacrifices made by people from every region, community, and age group. 

Union Minister Jitendra Singh unfurls the national flag at his residence; also distributes sweets among the security personnel present there.

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi unfurled the national flag at his residence and later distributed sweets among the security personnel present on the occasion.

Sharing warm greetings on the occasion of Republic Day 2024, President of France Emmanuel Macron described it as a “beautiful memory” spent alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi and extended best wishes to the people of India. In a message on X, he expressed enthusiasm for future collaboration, adding, “See you in February to continue building together!”

President Droupadi Murmu boarded the traditional buggy with chief guests back to Rashtrapati Bhawan.

The Republic Day parade concluded amid cheers and applause.

The Republic Day parade concludes with a spectacular display as the Indian Air Force’s Rafale jets performed a precision flypast, thrilling the crowd and capping off the celebrations with a demonstration of India’s aerial strength and prowess.

The Indian Air Force concluded the Republic Day celebrations with a grand finale as C-295 fighter jets soared across the skies in a spectacular flypast, showcasing precision, skill, and the strength of India’s aerial capabilities.

Bengal, in its tableau, depicted the state's role in the Freedom Movement of India. 

The tableau of Madhya Pradesh celebrated the legacy of Ahilyabai Holkar, erstwhile Queen of the Malwa kingdom, with a depiction of her imposing sculpture and the architectural heritage of the iconic Maheshwar Ghat.

Daredevil bike stunts display thrilling skills at the 77th Republic Day Parade. 

As many as 2,500 artists from all states took part in a special Vande Mataram performance at Kartavya Path. 

Himachal’s tableau portrays the spirit of ‘Dev Bhoomi, Veer Bhoomi’.

Republic Day celebrations featured an extraordinary blend of the 150-year legacy of the national song Vande Mataram. 

Kerala’s tableau showcased the country’s first Water Metro and 100% digital literacy, underscoring the theme ‘Aatmanirbhar Kerala for Aatmanirbhar Bharat’.

Chhattisgarh's tableau showcased India's first digital museum set up in the state to honour the legacy of tribal heroes who participated and sacrfised lives in India's freedom struggle. 

Odisha presented a tableau showing tradition and the state's journey. 

The tableau of Maharashtra proudly showcases the creation of Lord Ganesh idols for Ganesh Utsav.

Akash Weapon System and the ABHRA Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile System (MRSAM), deployed during Op Sindoor, were displayed during the Republic Day parade.