Quick reference for Republic Day 2026: (1) 77th Republic Day — Constitution came into force on Jan 26, 1950. (2) Chief Guests: Ursula von der Leyen (European Commission President) and Antonio Costa (European Council President). (3) Theme: 150 Years of Vande Mataram. (4) Parade themes: 'Swatantrata ka Mantra — Vande Mataram' and 'Samriddhi ka Mantra — Atmanirbhar Bharat'. (5) 30 Tableaux: 17 from States/UTs, 13 from Ministries. (6) Military firsts: Bhairav Battalion debut, Suryastra rocket launcher debut, Sindoor Formation fly-past. (7) Maharashtra tableau won first place. (8) Indian Navy best marching contingent. (9) Delhi Police best among police/para-military. (10) ~2,500 cultural artists; ~10,000 Special Guests.
Republic Day 2026: Key Facts — 77th R-Day, EU Leaders, Operation Sindoor Theme, 30 Tableaux
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Republic Day 2026 quick facts: 77th R-Day, EU chief guests, Vande Mataram theme, 30 tableaux, first phased Battle Array Format.
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- 77th Republic Day celebrated on January 26, 2026 — Constitution came into force on January 26, 1950.
- Chief Guests: EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU Council President Antonio Costa.
- Theme: 150 Years of Vande Mataram; parade themes: Swatantrata ka Mantra and Atmanirbhar Bharat.
- Military firsts: Bhairav Battalion debut, Suryastra rocket launcher debut, Sindoor Formation fly-past.
- 30 Tableaux (17 States/UTs, 13 Ministries); Maharashtra tableau won first place.
- Indian Navy best marching contingent; approximately 10,000 Special Guests attended.
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How many tableaux participated in the 77th Republic Day parade 2026?
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30 tableaux participated in the 77th Republic Day parade — 17 from States/UTs and 13 from Central Ministries.
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What are the key facts about Republic Day 2026?
Key facts: **(1)** 77th Republic Day on Jan 26, 2026. **(2)** Chief Guests: EU Commission President von der Leyen and EU Council President Costa. **(3)** Theme: '150 Years of Vande Mataram'. **(4)** 30 Tableaux. **(5)** Operation Sindoor showcase with S-400, BrahMos.
How many tableaux were there at Republic Day 2026?
The **77th Republic Day 2026 parade featured 30 tableaux** from states, UTs, and central ministries, with Maharashtra winning first place.
What is the 77th Republic Day significance?
The **77th Republic Day (2026)** marks 76 years since India became a republic on January 26, 1950. It was notable for EU leaders as chief guests, Operation Sindoor showcase, and India-EU FTA signing.
What is the India-EU connection at Republic Day 2026?
At Republic Day 2026, **EU leaders were chief guests**, an **EU military contingent marched** (first time outside Europe), and the **16th India-EU Summit** and **FTA** were signed the next day.
When did India's Constitution come into force?
India's Constitution came into force on **January 26, 1950**, marking India's transition from a dominion to a sovereign democratic republic — celebrated as Republic Day every year.
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