Republic Day 2021 Image: ITBP personnel celebrate Republic Day today India is celebrating its 72nd Republic Day today. The Republic Day parade at the grand Rajpath in Delhi makes every Indian proud. The Republic Day celebrations started with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the National War Memorial on Tuesday morning. PM Modi led the nation in paying tribute to the heroes of India who gave their lives for the country. The National Flag was unfurled by President Ram Nath Kovind, the supreme commander of the armed forces. It was followed by the National Anthem. The Republic Day parade was led by Parade Commander, Lieutenant General Vijay Kumar Mishra, Ati Vishisth Seva medal, General Officer Commanding Delhi Area. Major General Alok Kacker, Chief of Staff, Delhi Area was the Parade Second-in-Command. Apart from tableaux of the Armed forces, 17 tableaux from different states and nine tableaux from the ministries and departments of the central government and paramilitary forces were part of the parade. Take a look at the best pictures and videos of Republic Day celebrations.