Vijay Chowk will set the stage for the grand finale of the 75th Republic Day celebrations with the ‘Beating Retreat’ ceremony. Distinguished guests, including President and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, other Union Ministers, senior officials, and the general public will gather to witness this patriotic spectacle.
The musical extravaganza will feature performances by the music bands of the Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force, and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF). A total of 31 captivating and foot-tapping Indian tunes will be played, beginning with the massed band’s ‘Shankhnaad’ tune. The ceremony promises a diverse repertoire, including tunes like ‘Veer Bharat,’ ‘Sangam Dur,’ ‘Deshon ka Sartaj Bharat,’ ‘Bhagirathi,’ and ‘Arjuna’ by the Pipes and Drums band, while CAPF bands will showcase ‘Bharat Ke Jawan’ and ‘Vijay Bharat,’ among others.