Republic Day Parade: India showcases military prowess and Nari Shakti on Kartavya Path - WATCH

New Delhi: India on Thursday celebrated its 74th Republic day with showcasing its military prowess, Nari Shakti, (Women Empowerment) and cultural diversity at the parade held at Kartavya Path.

President Droupadi Murmu led the nation in celebrating the 74th Republic Day by unfurling the national flag at Kartavya Path with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi as the chief guest at the parade.

As per tradition the unfurling of the Tricolour was followed by the national anthem and a customary 21 Gun Salute.

It was for the first time that the 21 Gun Salute was given with 105mm Indian Field Guns.

President #DroupadiMurmu receives the traditional 21-Gun Salute at #RepublicDay parade 2023

Amongst the many firsts, the 21-gun salute given with 105-mm Indian Field Guns which replaces the vintage 25-pounder gun.https://t.co/KFPMpkiOAv#RepublicDay2023 pic.twitter.com/iaExOxZ0gO

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The parade kicked off with a march by a contingent of the Egyptian Armed Forces-consisting of 144 soldiers, representing the main branches of the Egyptian Armed Forces.

A 12-member band of the Egyptian Army also took part in the parade.

Marching down the #KartavyaPath for the first time is the combined Band & Marching contingent of the Egyptian Armed Forces

The contingent consists of 144 soldiers, representing the main branches of the Egyptian Armed Forces#RepublicDay2023 pic.twitter.com/qm2WOKybUH

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In sync with the Atmanirbharta (self-reliance) motto for the weapons systems on display, there were no Russian tanks this time.

India made Arjun, and other systems made in India, including the Akash missile system, were on display.

During the event, indigenously developed Wheeled Armoured Platform (WhAP), a modular 8X8 wheeled combat platform carried on a 70-ton Trailer was also displayed by DRDO in the form of equipment.

AKASH weapon system of 27 Air Defence Missile Regiment, 'the Amritsar Airfield' led by Captain Sunil Dasharathe and accompanied by Lt Chetana Sharma of 512 Light AD Missile Regiment (SP) was also showcased this time.

The two units of Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile Weapon System, Battery Multifunction Radar and Missile Launcher Vehicle were also on display.

Lt Siddhartha Tyagi led NAG Missile System of the 17 Mechanised Infantry Regiment salutes President #DroupadiMurmu #RepublicDay2023 pic.twitter.com/XYOHsUF1qi

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The Camel Contingent of the Border Security Force (BSF) also marched past the saluting dais under Deputy commandant Manohar Singh Kheechee.

For the first time, female camel riders participated in the parade, showcasing women empowerment in various fields.

The Camel Contingent of Border Security Force @BSF_India march past the saluting dais at #KartavyaPath

For the first time, female camel riders are participating in the parade, showcasing women's empowerment in various fields#RepublicDay2023 #RepublicDay pic.twitter.com/OrrCqaZ7Qq

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An all women contingent of the Central Reserve Police Force was one of the highlights this year. Several other marching contingents, including those of the Navy, featured women.

Marching down #KartavyaPath is the all-women contingents of Central Reserve Police Force (@crpfindia) led by Assistant Commandant Poonam Gupta

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The Naval contingent, led by a woman officer, featured three women, and six Agniveers - soldiers of the first batch of the new armed forces recruitment scheme.

The Indian Navy contingent comprising 144 young sailors with Lt Cdr Disha Amrith as Contingent Commander passes the saluting dias at #KartavyaPath

For the first time ever, the marching contingent consists of three women and 5 man Agniveers#RepublicDay2023 pic.twitter.com/Ay2deLbzvP

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The Naval contingent of 144 young sailors led by Lt Cdr Disha Amrith as contingent commander marched down the Kartavya Path.

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The spectacular display by the Corps of Signals’ Dare Devils team at #KartavyaPath will definitely give you goosebumps#RepublicDay2023 #RepublicDay

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The marching contingent for the first time in history consisted of three women and six men Agniveer Corps of Signals Dare Devils team as it mesmerised the audience with their performance at Kartavya Path. (UNI)