Republic Day 2026: Rafale Roars, Vande Mataram Echoes on Kartavya Path

• Republic Day 2026 celebrations will be historic, showcasing India's military might and cultural heritage on Kartavya Path.
• The central theme for this year's ceremony is 'Vande Mataram', uniting the nation in patriotism.
• The parade will feature 30 tableaux, including 6 specifically designed on the 'Vande Mataram' theme, from 17 states/UTs and 13 ministries.
• A grand flypast will include Rafale, Sukhoi-30, P-8I, C-130 Super Hercules, C-295, MiG-29, Apache, and LCH (Prachand) aircraft.
• Ground forces will display battle formations, new surveillance drones, modern equipment, Ladakh Scouts, Bhairav Squad, and a special animal contingent.

Why It Matters: Republic Day 2026 will be a grand display of India's military strength and cultural unity with 'Vande Mataram' as its theme.