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On the occasion of 76th Republic Day Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma unfurled the national flag in Udaipur on Sunday.
Bhajanlal Sharma said that our republic is a symbol of great democratic values and unflinching loyalty to the Indian Constitution. "Hearty congratulations and best wishes to all the people of the state on the 76th Republic Day of India. Our Republic is a symbol of great democratic values and unflinching loyalty to the Indian Constitution. It is a consolidated expression of unity in our rich diversity, which defines our national identity. Come, on this occasion let us all resolve together for the progress and prosperity of the nation. Our diversity is our strength and our unity is our greatest heritage." Bhajanlal Sharma wrote on X. India is celebrating 76th Republic Day today, in a grand showcase of the country's unique blend of rich cultural diversity, unity, equality, development and military prowess at Kartavya Path in the national capital. President Droupadi Murmu will lead the country's celebrations. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will grace the occasion as the Chief Guest. Around 10,000 Special Guests are invited to witness the parade, in line with the government's objective to increase 'Jan Bhagidari' in events of national importance. These Special Guests from different walks of life are the architects of 'Swarnim Bharat'. They include the best performers in various fields and those who have made the best use of the schemes of the government. For the first time ever, a tri-services tableau will show the spirit of jointness and integration between the armed forces, having the theme of 'Shashakt aur Surakshit Bharat.' The tableau will depict a Joint Operations Room facilitating networking and communication among the three Services. The parade will then begin with the President taking the salute. It will be commanded by Parade Commander Lieutenant General Bhavnish Kumar, General Officer Commanding, Delhi Area, a second-generation officer. Major General Sumit Mehta, Chief of Staff, HQ Delhi Area will be the Parade Second-in-Command. President's Bodyguard, the senior most Regiment of the Indian Army, will escort the President of India and her Indonesian counterpart as they arrive at Kartavya Path. The two Presidents will arrive in the 'Traditional Buggy.' As per tradition, the National Flag will be unfurled followed by the National Anthem with a thunderous 21-gun salute using 105-mm Light Field Guns, an indigenous weapon system. The gallantry awards will follow, which include Param Vir Chakra awardee (Honorary) Captain Yogendra Singh Yadav (retd) and Subedar Major Sanjay Kumar (retd), and Ashok Chakra winner Lt Col Jas Ram Singh (retd). The Param Vir Chakra is awarded for the most conspicuous act of bravery and self-sacrifice in the face of the enemy, while the Ashok Chakra is awarded for similar acts of valour and self-sacrifice. The Marching contingent of Indonesia's Military Academy will also take part in the parade, consisting of 152 members and 190 members in the military band. The ceremony will culminate with the national anthem and the release of balloons carrying banners with the official logo depicting 75 years of the Constitution coming into effect. (ANI)
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