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Women artists heralded this year's Republic Day parade
The Republic Day 2024 parade began after President Droupadi Murmu and French President Emanuel Macron arrived at Kartavya Path.
PM Modi greeted President Murmu and Macron on their arrival on Kartavya Path.
Based on the twin themes of 'Viksit Bharat' and 'Bharat - Loktantra Ki Matruka', this year's parade is witnessing the participation of 13,000 special guests.
For the first time, the parade was heralded by over 100 women artists playing Indian musical instruments like the shankh (conch), naadswaram, and nagada.