This year the Republic Day parade will be attended by special invitees. This year’s Republic Day parade is the first time that the front row will be reserved for invitees ranging from rickshaw pullers to vegetable vendors, truly representing the spirit of the republic nation. Besides them, shramjeevis (workers who aided in the construction of the Central Vista) are also expected to sit in their reserved front rows along with their families.
Duty path maintenance personnel will be among others to enjoy this privilege. The theme of this year’s parade is ‘Common People’s Participation’ in all Republic Day events. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi will be the chief guest of the Republic Day celebrations. The parade will also feature a 120-member marching contingent from Egypt.
This year’s Republic Day celebrations will be the first after the inauguration of the revamped Central Vista. Additionally, this is also the first Republic Day parade in September 2022 since the venue, which was earlier called Rajpath, was renamed as Kartavya Path. The number of seats for the parade has been reduced to 45,000.
Programs will also be organized by the Ministries of Tribal Affairs and Defence. The flypast will include 18 helicopters, 8 transporter aircraft and 23 fighter aircraft.
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