Full dress rehearsals underway at Delhi's Kartavya Path ahead of Republic Day; WATCH

Full dress rehearsals for the Republic Day 2023 Parade were held in the early hours of Tuesday, January 17 at Delhi’s Kartavya Path even as the national capital faced a bitter-cold winter morning. Different contingents showcased their might on the Kartavya Path as they marched along to the tunes played by the bands. 

The 74th Republic Day of India will be observed on January 26, 2023. After nearly 3 years of adhering to strict COVID-19 norms under enforcement, Republic Day this year will feature tableaus (jhanki) from several states in front of a sizable crowd at Kartavya Path, formerly called Rajpath. An all-women marching and band contingent of the CRPF will also be part of the forthcoming Republic Day parade in the national capital, officials said Monday. 

Egypt's President to be Chief Guest

The parade which showcases India's military prowess and cultural richness, ambles down the Kartavya Path, from the Rashtrapati Bhavan to Red Fort via the India Gate every year on January 26. Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will be the Chief Guest at the Republic Day celebrations on January 26. According to sources, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had sent a formal invitation to al-Sisi which was handed over to the Egyptian President by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on October 16.

(With PTI inputs)