Republic Day 2023: PM Narendra Modi greets and waves to people after parade | TOI original

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted and waved to people on the Kartavya trail, after the Republic Day parade. India celebrated its 74th Republic Day on Thursday with a colorful parade that showcased military prowess and cultural diversity. The public holiday marks the anniversary of India officially adopting its constitution, making it a sovereign republic. The highlight is a parade held in the capital Delhi and broadcast live across the country. Each year, the country also invites a foreign dignitary to be the main guest for the parade – this year Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi is the guest of honour. Hundreds of people braved the January cold to watch the parade, which moves along the recently renovated Kartavya Path (formerly Rajpath). Soldiers of India’s military regiments march as India’s president, prime minister and other guests look on.