Preeti Choudhry Reports: India Celebrates 77th Republic Day With Focus On 'Atmanirbharta'

On this Special Report, Preeti Choudhry and Sandeep Unnithan cover the 77th Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path. Preeti Choudhry highlights the significance of the event, stating it is 'especially significant given the fact that it is the first Republic Day parade commemorating India's, not just our cultural strength and resilience, but also our military might.' The bulletin focuses on the theme of 150 years of the national song, Vande Mataram, and the display of indigenous weaponry following 'Operation Sindoor'. The anchors discuss India's evolution toward 'Atmanirbharta' in defense, noting that 2025 was designated as the year of reforms by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh. The ceremony features President Droupadi Murmu and chief guests Antonio Costa, President of the European Council, and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission. The program reflects on India's civilizational history as the mother of democracy and its modern military prowess in the face of regional challenges.