Over 10,000 special guests (including spouse) from different walks of life have been invited to witness the 77th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path in the national capital on January 26, 2026. The guests include those who have carried out exemplary work in income and employment generation, best innovators, researchers & start-ups, Self Help Groups and best performers under key government initiatives. These guests have been invited with the objective of honouring their contributions to nation-building and increasing Jan Bhagidari in events of national importance.
Guests will be prominently seated at Kartavya Path
These guests will be prominently seated at Kartavya Path. In addition to the celebrations, arrangements have been made for the special guests to visit the National War Memorial, PM Sangrahalay and other prominent places in Delhi. They will also get an opportunity to interact with the respective Ministers.
High security by Delhi Police for Republic Day
Meanwhile, ahead of the 77th Republic Day celebrations, Delhi Police has put in place an extensive, technology-driven security apparatus across Kartavya Path and the entire New Delhi district, in view of multiple terror-related threat inputs received from intelligence agencies.
This year, the seating areas for the Republic Day celebrations have been named after Indian rivers. Several important changes have also been made to the security deployment pattern, keeping the guests' convenience and safety in mind.
Republic Day: Police issue advisory
Moreover, the police have also appealed to all invited guests and ticket holders to carefully read the details on their invitation cards and to strictly use the designated routes. Complete information on routes, parking, and enclosures is available on the Ministry of Defence and Delhi Police websites.
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