Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will attend the occasion as the chief guest. Briefing the media, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said that a 160-member marching contingent and 190-member ...
Dr. Sukarno, the President of Indonesia, was the chief guest on the first Republic Day. On this day, the President hoisted the tricolor at Irwin Stadium and took the salute of the parade.
The first ever Republic Day was celebrated at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium (formerly known as Irwin Stadium) in 1950 Indian Navy contingent will consist of 144 personnel, led by Lt Cdr.