Participants take part in the grand rehearsal of Republic Day celebrations at Manekshaw Parade Ground in Bengaluru on Saturday.
| Photo Credit: SUDHAKARA JAIN
As many as 37 contingents, comprising over 1,100 participants, will take part in the 77th Republic Day celebrations at the Manekshaw Parade Ground in the heart of Bengaluru on Monday, showcasing India’s unity and diversity. The parade will include 11 platoons by the armed forces, nine police platoons, and seven school platoons.
Members of the Army, Air Force, Central Reserve Police Force, Tamil Nadu Police, Scouts and Guides, National Cadet Corps, Sevadala, and the Police Band will participate in the march past. The parade will also feature contingents from two charitable trusts, Shree Ramana Maharishi Academy for the Blind and Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled.
Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot will hoist the national flag, inspect the guard of honour, and deliver his Republic Day address. Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) Chief Commissioner M. Maheshwar Rao, Bengaluru City Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh, and Bengaluru Deputy Commissioner Jagadeesha G. will also attend the ceremony.
Cultural programmes
Cultural programmes will include a Sankranti Sambhrama performance by students of Samyukta Pre-University College, Harohalli, based in the Bengaluru West City Corporation. About 750 students from Bagalagunte Government School will present a performance depicting the Unification of India. The police department will also present a band performance.
On Saturday, Mr. Singh addressed a press conference on the preparations for Republic Day and said that over 2,000 police officers will be deployed at the venue. As many as 100 CCTV cameras and four baggage scanners have been installed. In addition, ambulance services, fire and emergency services, and medical teams will be stationed at the venue to handle emergencies.
Citizens interested in attending the event can obtain passes through the Seva Sindhu website. Around 2,000 e-passes have been issued for the general public. Attendees must compulsorily carry their passes along with a government-issued identity card. For security reasons, police have requested citizens to reach the venue by 8 a.m., after which entry will not be permitted.
Traffic diversions
In view of the expected large gathering, traffic restrictions will be imposed on Cubbon Road from 8.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. The restrictions will be in force on both sides of the stretch between BRV Junction and Kamaraj Road.
Vehicles coming from Infantry Road towards Manipal Centre should proceed via Infantry Road to Safina Plaza, turn left onto Main Guard Cross Road, and continue through Alice Circle, Dispensary Road, Kamaraj Road, and Dickenson Road junction before taking a right turn to reach Cubbon Road Junction.
Vehicles travelling from Manipal Junction towards BRV Junction will be stopped at Manipal Centre. Commuters may turn right at Webbs Junction, proceed along M.G. Road, turn right at Anil Kumble Circle and continue towards BRV Junction.
Vehicles moving from Anil Kumble Circle towards Cubbon Road should proceed straight at Central Street Junction, turn right onto Infantry Road, pass through Safina Plaza, turn left at Main Guard Cross Road, continue to Dickenson Road junction, take a right turn at the K.R. Road junction, then turn left to reach Cubbon Road and proceed towards Manipal Centre Junction.
No-parking zones
Central Street (from Anil Kumble Circle to Shivajinagar Bus Stand)
Cubbon Road (from CTO Circle to K.R. Road and Cubbon Road Junction)
M.G. Road (from Anil Kumble Circle to Queens Circle, on both sides)
Published – January 24, 2026 09:50 pm IST
