This year, delegation of the European Union (EU), including European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and European Council president Antonio Costa, has been invited as the chief guest.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during the 130th episode of Mann Ki Baat on Sunday, January 25, said that this is the first 'Mann Ki Baat' episode of the year 2026.
"Tomorrow, on January 26, we will celebrate our Republic Day. Our Constitution came into effect on this very day. This day, the 26th of January, gives us an opportunity to pay homage to the founding fathers of our Constitution..." PM Modi remarked.
The Republic Day parade full dress rehearsals have been going on in full swing at the Kartavya Path (formerly Rajpath) that extends from the Rashtrapati Bhavan to the India Gate.
Traffic has been diverted around the region. Meanwhile, people are expected to gather at the Katavya Path on January 26 from early morning to witness the celebrations of India's Republic Day, a first after the Operation Sindoor.
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