India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on January 26, 2026, at Kartavya Path in New Delhi. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa were the chief guests — the first time EU leaders served as chief guests, and the first occasion since 2018 with multiple chief guests. The theme was '150 Years of Vande Mataram', celebrating the national song composed by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay. The parade featured 30 tableaux (17 from States/UTs, 13 from Ministries), approximately 2,500 cultural artists, and around 10,000 Special Guests including farmers, scientists, women entrepreneurs, students, and sportspersons. President Droupadi Murmu took the salute.
77th Republic Day: EU Leaders Chief Guests; Theme '150 Years of Vande Mataram'
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77th Republic Day celebrated with EU leaders as chief guests; theme '150 Years of Vande Mataram'; 30 tableaux at Kartavya Path.
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- 77th Republic Day celebrated on January 26, 2026 at Kartavya Path, New Delhi, with theme '150 Years of Vande Mataram'
- EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa were chief guests — first EU leaders as chief guests, first multiple chief guests since 2018
- Parade featured 30 tableaux (17 States/UTs, 13 Ministries), ~2,500 cultural artists, and ~10,000 Special Guests
- Special Guests included farmers, scientists, women entrepreneurs, students, and sportspersons
- President Droupadi Murmu took the salute at the ceremony
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Who were the Chief Guests at the 77th Republic Day 2026?
**European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa** were the chief guests at India's **77th Republic Day** on January 26, 2026 — the first time EU leaders attended.
What was the theme of the 77th Republic Day?
The theme was **'150 Years of Vande Mataram'**, celebrating the 150th anniversary of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's composition of India's national song.
Where is Republic Day celebrated and when did India become a republic?
Republic Day is celebrated at **Kartavya Path, New Delhi**. India became a republic on **January 26, 1950**, when the Constitution came into effect.
What is the significance of EU leaders being chief guests at Republic Day 2026?
It was the **first time both top EU leaders attended India's Republic Day** — reflecting the elevated India-EU strategic relationship and the signing of the India-EU FTA and other agreements.
What special military showcase featured at Republic Day 2026 parade?
The parade featured **Operation Sindoor** showcase with S-400 systems, BrahMos missiles, Suryastra rocket launcher debut, and the Bhairav Light Commando Battalion's maiden march.
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