2024 Republic Day Chief Guest

Republic Day 2024 Celebrations: Today Sees the Arrival of French President and Chief Guest Emmanuel Macron in Jaipur

January 25, New Delhi: Today marks the arrival of French President Emmanuel Macron in Jaipur as the Chief Guest for the 75th Republic Day celebrations in the nation's capital. The celebration of the India-France Strategic Partnership's 25th anniversary comes to an end with Macron's visit. The pink city of Jaipur has been decorated with posters of French President Macron and Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of their visit.

The Chief Guest for the 75th Republic Day celebrations in India is President Emmanuel Macron of France ¹. His visit marks the culmination of the 25th-anniversary celebrations of the India-France Strategic Partnership ². The parade will be held in New Delhi, and the event will feature a fusion of tradition, security vigilance, and cultural extravaganza ¹. The parade will commence at 10:30 AM and will showcase India’s rich heritage and diverse cultural tapestry ¹. The parade route stretches from Vijay Chowk to Kartavya Path (formerly Rajpath) ¹. The celebrations will last for three days, and they will end with the Beating Retreat ceremony on January 29 ³.

Macron will begin his visit by viewing the Amber Fort. PM Modi will greet him later, and the two leaders will take a joint tour of the pink city.

Macron is the principal visitor to India.

At PM Modi's invitation, Macron is traveling to India to attend the 75th Republic Day celebrations as the chief guest. This year, Indian soldiers and aviators will take part in the Republic Day flypast and parade with a contingent of the French armed forces.

Macron is going to visit Amber Fort and talk to the craftspeople.

Macron is scheduled to "visit Amber Fort and engage with artists, participants in Indo-French cultural initiatives, and students." Following that, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will greet him, and the two leaders would go to other Pink City monuments together, including Jantar Mantar, as said in an official statement.

75th Republic Day 2024 Overview

Date January 26, 2024

Themes ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India) – ‘Bharat – Loktantra ki Matruka’ (India – The Mother of                      Democracy)

Chief Guest President of France, Emmanuel Macron (6th time a French leader is chief guest)

Parade Highlights Women-Centric Parade – French Participation – Farmers as Special Guests –                                             Tableaux showcasing cultural and regional diversity

Textile Installation ‘Anant Sutra – The Endless Thread’: Showcasing nearly 1,900 sarees with QR                                           codes detailing weaving and embroidery arts

Commemorative Items

                                        Commemorative Coin

                                        Commemorative Stamp

National School Band Competition Aimed at instilling patriotism, unity, and national pride among                                                                    school children

Vande Bharatam 3.0 Third edition of the dance competition featuring women artists performing at                                             Kartavya Path during the Republic Day Parade

Veer Gatha 3.0 Pan-India initiative educating school children about the valorous deeds and                                                sacrifices made by the armed services

Bharat Parv Organized by the Ministry of Tourism at the Red Fort, showcasing Republic Day                                      Tableaux, cultural performances, Crafts Bazaar, and Food Courts

Parakram Diwas Event at Red Fort by the Ministry of Culture based on the life of Netaji Subhash                                        Chandra Bose, featuring 3-D projection mapping and other activities

Beating Retreat Ceremony Held at Vijay Chowk on January 29, 2024

                                                Bands from the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, and CAPFs playing all-                                                      Indian tunes – Online competition for Indian tunes on MyGov Portal