French President Emmanuel Macron named chief guest for 75th R-Day celebrations
Over the years, numerous heads of state have participated in India's Republic Day festivities. The theme for this year's Republic Day celebration is 'India-Mother of Democracy' and 'Viksit Bharat.' But the period between 2021 and 2022 saw no chief guests due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Chief guest for the year 2014 was Shinzo Abe
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was the chief guest at the 65th Republic Day parade on Sunday, becoming the first premier from that country to grace the occasion.
Barack Obama first US head as chief guest
With US President Barack Obama as the chief guest, India displayed its defence prowess and its diverse culture during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. (Photo: Reuters)
French President Francois Hollande at 2016 R-Day parade
French President Francois Hollande was the Chief Guest at the Republic Day celebrations. This was the fifth time that a French leader was the Chief Guest at India's Republic Day celebrations -- the maximum number from any country so far. (Photo: AFP)
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince was the chief guest in 2017
The crown prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will be chief guest for the Republic Day celebrations in January. (Photo: PTI)
2018 R-Day was attended by 10 heads of state from ASEAN nations
Leaders from the 10 nations -- Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos and Brunei -- were present on a stage enclosed with a 100 feet wide bullet-proof glass.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was chief guest in 2019
India and South Africa announced a roadmap for their strategic partnership when South African President Cyril Ramaphosa visited India. (Photo: AFP)
71st R-Day celebrated in presence of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro
The nation celebrated the 71st Republic Day with a grand military parade and exhibition of its history, cultural diversity and strategic weaponry at the Rajpath.
Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi was at India's 74th R-Day Parade
Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi was the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations in the year 2023. This was the first time that the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt was invited as the chief guest. (Photo: AFP)
President of France, Emmanuel Macron at 75th
This is the 6th time that a French leader will be the chief guest on the Indian Republic Day. Earlier leaders from that country was Chief Guests at Republic Day celebrations in 1976, 1980, 1998 and 2008. (Photo: AFP)
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