Republic Day 2026: Captivating Indian tunes set to reverberate Vijay Chowk during Beating Retreat

**Executive Summary** This document is a press release from the Ministry of Defence, announcing details of the Beating Retreat ceremony on January 29, 2026, marking the end of the 77th Republic Day celebrations. The ceremony, held at Vijay Chowk, will feature captivating Indian tunes played by various bands. Seating enclosures are named after Indian instruments. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Event Overview:** * The Beating Retreat ceremony will be held on January 29, 2026, at Vijay Chowk. * The ceremony marks the culmination of the 77th Republic Day celebrations. * The audience will include the President, Vice-President, Prime Minister, Raksha Mantri, other Union Ministers, senior officials, and the public. * **Musical Performances:** * The bands of the Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force, and Central Armed Police Forces will perform. * The ceremony will begin with 'Kadam Kadam Badhaye Ja' by the Massed bands. * The Pipes & Drums band will play various tunes including 'Atulya Bharat' and 'Jhelum'. * The Central Armed Police Forces bands will play ‘Vijay Bharat', 'Hathrohi', 'Jai Ho' and 'Veer Seepahi'. * The Indian Air Force band will play 'Brave Warrior', 'Twilight', 'Alert', and 'Flying Star'. * The Indian Navy band will play 'Namaste', 'Sagar Pawan', 'Matribhumi', 'Tejasvi', and 'Jai Bharati'. * The Indian Army band will play 'Vijayee Bharat', 'Aarambh Hai, Prachand Hai', 'Aye Watan, Aye Watan', 'Anand Math', 'Sugamya Bharat', and 'Sitare Hind'. * The Massed Bands will play 'Bharat Ke Shaan', 'Vande Mataram' and 'Drummers Call'. * The Buglers will conclude the event with 'Sare Jahan Se Acha'. * **Conductors and Leaders:** * The principal conductor of the ceremony will be Squadron Leader Leimapokpam Rupachandra Singh. * The Indian Army Band conductor will be Subedar Major Prakash Joshi. * The Indian Navy band conductors will be M Antony, MCPO MUS II and Warrant Officer Ashok Kumar. * The Indian Air Force band conductors will be Warrant Officer Ashok Kumar. * The conductor of the Central Armed Police Forces band will be INSP Chetram. * The Pipes & Drums band will play under the instructions of Subedar SP Chourasia. * The Buglers will perform under the leadership of Subedar Manoj Kumar. * **Seating:** * Seating enclosures at Vijay Chowk will be named after Indian instruments such as Bansuri, Damaru, Ektara, Esraj, Mridangam, Nagada, Pakhawaj, Santoor, Sarangi, Sarinda, Sarod, Shehnai, Sitar, Surbahar, Tabla and Veena. **Impact Analysis** **Ministry of Defence** * **Impact**: Responsible for organizing and executing the Beating Retreat ceremony. * **Action Required**: Coordinate with various bands and personnel to ensure a successful event. **Participating Bands (Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force, Central Armed Police Forces)** * **Impact**: Required to prepare and perform specific musical pieces. * **Action Required**: Rehearse and perform the designated tunes under the direction of their respective conductors. **Conductors and Band Leaders** * **Impact**: Responsible for leading and guiding the musical performances of their respective bands. * **Action Required**: Prepare the band members, select appropriate musical pieces, and ensure a cohesive and polished performance. **Attendees (President, Vice-President, Prime Minister, Raksha Mantri, other Union Ministers, senior officials, and the public)** * **Impact**: Invited to attend and witness the Beating Retreat ceremony. * **Action Required**: Attend the event and observe the guidelines provided by the organizers. **Buglers:** * **Impact:** Responsible for playing 'Sare Jahan Se Acha' to close the event. * **Action Required:** Perform the song under the leadership of Subedar Manoj Kumar.

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