The Indian government has made a ground-breaking decision. For the first time, autorickshaw drivers, construction employees, sanitation workers, and frontline workers have been invited to Republic Day celebrations.
According to a senior Ministry of Defense official, a special effort has been made to provide opportunities to those who have never seen the Republic Day event.
This year's Republic Day celebrations at Rajpath have been open to individuals from all walks of life.
For the first time, the list of invitees to Republic Day celebrations include autorickshaw drivers, construction workers, sanitation workers and frontline workers.