Prime Minister Narendra Modi made his way to the Kartavya Path to partake in the Republic Day Parade. PM Modi arrived in traditional attire. He was received by the Chiefs of three armed forces, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. PM also greeted people and the digniteries. PM Modi honoured the martyrs at the National War Memorial by laying a wreath. The prime minister then led the nation in paying tribute to the courageous soldiers. The Inter Services Guard conducted the ‘Salami Shastra’ followed by the ‘Shok Shastra.’ Notably, this year, the Inter Services Guard is under the command of Major Indrajeet Sachin, an officer from the 6th Battalion of the Sikh Regiment in the Indian Army.