New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu commenced the celebrations of the 74th Republic Day by unfurling the national flag at Kartavya Path on Thursday.
The unfurling of the Tricolour was followed by the National Anthem and a customary 21 Gun Salute. This time the 21 Gun Salute was given with 105 mm Indian Field Guns. It replaced the vintage 25-pounder gun.
The Gun Salute was presented by the Ceremonial Battery of 871 Field Regiment which was commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Vikas Kumar, SM. The Gun position officer was Naib Subedar Anoop Singh.
The President on her arrival at Kartavya Path was received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
President of Egypt Abdel Fattah El-Sisi is the Chief Guest at this year's parade.
