Republic day chief guest 2023

Every year on 26 January, Indian armed forces hold the Republic Day Parade along the Rajpath in New Delhi. The procession sets out from Raisina Hill near the Rashtrapati Bhavan and leads past India Gate to the Red Fort. On this occasion, India invites global leaders to the Republic Day parade in an effort to strengthen international ties and demonstrate the richness and unity of Indian culture. A number of leaders have attended India’s Republic Day celebrations since 1950 when the Constitution of India came into effect. President of Indonesia Sukarno was invited as the chief guest in the very first celebration. This year, after a hiatus of two years due to the pandemic, the nation is all set to organise a full-fledged Republic Day Parade and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will take the seat of the chief guest during the 74th celebration. The chief guest is prominently featured in a number of ceremonial activities. The formal guard of honour is given to them at the Rashtrapati Bhavan as a mark of respect. Then, they attend an evening reception, hosted by the President of India. In honour of Mahatma Gandhi, the guests also lay a wreath at Rajghat. A special banquet is held and the Prime Minister hosts a lunch for them. Odisha Train Accident: 'Those found guilty will be punished stringently,' says PM Modi PM Modi holds telephonic conversation with South African President Ramaphosa Here is a list of the notable global leaders who have earlier marked their presence in ...

Image Source : INDIA TV Republic Day 2023: Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to be the chief guest Republic Day 2023: Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will be the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations. Earlier on October 16 last year, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar handed over the formal invitation to al-Sisi sent by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Al-Sisi's visit to India as the chief guest also holds importance as both countries are celebrating the 76th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations this year. "This is the first time that the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt will be the chief guest at our Republic Day," the MEA had said in a statement released in November last year. Foreign leaders graced Republic Day celebrations since 1950 Leaders of friendly nations have graced the Republic Day celebrations since 1950, when the then-Indonesian President Sukarno was invited as the chief guest. However, India's Republic Day celebrations were not attended by a foreign head of state in 1952, 1953, and 1966. Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was invited as the chief guest in 2021, but his visit had to be cancelled due to the rising COVID-19 cases in the United Kingdom. Last year, India had invited leaders of the five Central Asian Republics, who were to visit Delhi for the India-Central Asia Summit, as chief guests for the Republic Day celebrations. However, the visit was cancelled due to rising COVID-19 cases in India. Th...

It is worth mentioning that India had not invited any foreign dignitary as the Chief Guest for the Republic Day celebrations in 2021 and 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 'India and Egypt enjoy warm and friendly relations': MEA In the press release, the Ministry of External Affairs said, "At the invitation of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, H.E. Mr. Abdel Fattah Al Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, will be the Chief Guest at India’s Republic Day celebrations on January 26, 2023. This is the first time that the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt will be the Chief Guest at our Republic Day." The Ministry of External Affairs further noted that India and Egypt enjoy 'warm and friendly relations' based on civilizational and deep-rooted people-to-people ties. "Both countries are celebrating the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations this year. Egypt has been invited as a ‘Guest Country’ during India’s Presidency of G-20 in 2022-23," the MEA said in a statement. It is pertinent to note that India will assume the G20 Presidency on December 1 this year. READ | Here's a list of all the Chief Guests from different countries at the Republic Day celebrations till now Year Guest Name Country 1950 President Sukarno Indonesia 1951 King Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah Nepal 1952 -- -- 1953 -- -- 1954 King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck Bhutan 1955 Governor-General Malik Ghulam Muhammad Pakistan 1956 Chancellor of the Exchequer R. A. Butler Japan 1957 Minister ...

India will celebrate its 74thRepublic Day on 26 January 2023. Like every year, the Delhi police, Indian armed forces, and others will participate in the Republic Day parade on the Kartavya Path in New Delhi. This year, the theme of Republic Day 2023 is " Jan Bhagidari (participation of the common people)". The Republic Day 2023 celebrations will officially start from today, 23 January and end on 30 January 2023. Every year, people of India are excited to participate in the Republic Day celebrations. To witness the grand Republic day parade, people need to buy tickets. This year, the government of India has set up an online portal, aamantran.mod.gov.in for people to book the Republic Day tickets online. Following are the steps to book the Republic Day tickets 2023. • Visit the official website, aamantran.mod.gov.in. • Register yourself by submitting personal details like name, father/husband's name, DOB, mobile number, and permanent address. • Go to the login page. • Enter your registered mobile number. • Verify the captcha. • Click on the 'Request OTP'. • Enter the OTP that you will get on your mobile number via a text message. • Select the Republic Day event that you want to attend. • Enter all the required details of attendees. • Upload a valid identification card. • Complete the payment and buy the tickets. Following are some of the important details about the Republic Day 2023 Parade and tickets that people must know. • One registered mobile number can be used to book ...

• Egyptian President Mr Abdel Fattah El-Sisi is the Chief Guest at this year's parade. • It is for the first time that an Egyptian leader is attending India's Republic Day parade as chief guest. • El-Sisi, who is on a four-day visit to India and accompanied by a high-level delegation, witnessed the Republic Day Parade. 2023 Republic Day: India is celebrating its 74th Republic Day today. President Droupadi Murmu commenced the celebrations of the 74th Republic Day, for the first time since assuming office last year, by unfurling the national flag at Kartavya Path. Keeping with tradition the unfurling of the Tricolour was followed by the national anthem and a customary 21 Gun Salute. Notably, it was for the first time that the 21 Gun Salute was given with 105 mm Indian Field Guns. It replaced the vintage 25-pounder gun. The Ceremonial Battery was commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Vikas Kumar, SM. The Gun position officer was Naib Subedar Anoop Singh. The 21 Gun Salute is presented during Republic Day, Independence Day and visits of foreign Heads of State. This year's Republic Day is special as `The President's Bodyguard` marked 250 years since its raising, in 1773, at Varanasi. Who is Republic Day 2023 Parade Chief Guest? Egyptian President Mr Abdel Fattah El-Sisi is the Chief Guest at this year's parade. It is for the first time that an Egyptian leader is attending India's Republic Day parade as chief guest. El-Sisi, who is on a four-day visit to India and accompanied by a hig...

India is celebrating its 74th Republic Day this year. Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, the President of Egypt, is the chief guest for the parade on January 26. He reached India on Wednesday and said it's a "great privilege to be a guest of honour and participate in India's glorious national day". The parade comprises of spectacular military and cultural pageantry on Kartavya Path (renamed Rajpath) every year that displays India's military might. Republic Day 2023 will witness the debut march of women riders on Border Security Force's (BSF) Camel Contingent. The contingent will take part in this year's Why is Republic Day celebrated on January 26? While India its Independence Day on August 15 when it earned freedom from the British Rule, Republic Day commemorates the constitution coming into force. January 26 was the chosen date since it was on this day in 1929 that the Indian National Congress issued the Declaration of Indian Independence (Purna Swaraj), opposing the British Regime's Dominion status. After gaining independence in 1947, Indian leaders quickly got down to the work of drafting a constitution. A committee was created on August 29 to draft a permanent constitution for independent India with Dr BR Ambedkar as its chairman. On November 4, 1947, the committee drafted the constitution and submitted it to the Constituent Assembly. The Assembly met in numerous sessions for nearly two years before finally adopting the Constitution. On January 24, 1950, the 308 members of the Ass...