New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi yet again broke the protocol and continued his Republic Day tradition by walking down the Kartavya Path after the conclusion of the 77th Republic Day celebrations.
He walked quite a distance and greeted enthusiastic attendees seated in enclosures. The people erupted into cheers and clapped as he passed by. With tricolor in hands, chanting 'Bharat Mata ki Jai', the attendees greeted the Prime Minister with sparkling eyes, seeing the Prime Minister with overwhelming patriotism.
Children climbed on chairs to catch a glimpse of PM Modi with smiling faces. He then boarded his car and waved to the excited people who were heard shouting 'Modi-Modi' slogans as he moved ahead down the Kartavya Path.
Wearing a red-colored tie-and-dye traditional turban with golden peacock feathers motifs, PM Modi also continued his tradition of making the headgear a hallmark of his Republic Day celebrations. The turban featured intricate golden zari motifs, vibrant yellow accents, and subtle elements of the classic bandhej (tie-dye) pattern, often associated with Rajasthan’s rich textile heritage and traditional craftsmanship.
PM Modi also crossed over to the other side of the Kartavya Path, where the excited crowd greeted him and captured the moment with photographs. This is not the first time the Prime Minister has broken the protocol. He has been doing it since 2015. President Droupadi Murmu presided over the celebrations by unfurling the national flag and led the nation in commemorating the historic day.
