"For the first time, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting the National War Memorial on Republic Day where he would be received by the Chief of Defence Staff and the three services chiefs," said Republic Day parade commander Major General Alok Kakkar. No wreath-laying ceremony will take place at the Amar Jawan Jyoti and India Gate on Republic Day. The PM, the CDS and the three service chiefs will pay respects at the National War Memorial on January 26.

"For the first time, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting the National War Memorial on Republic Day where he would be received by the Chief of Defence Staff and the three services chiefs," said Republic Day parade commander Major General Alok Kakkar. No wreath-laying ceremony will take place at the Amar Jawan Jyoti and India Gate on Republic Day. The PM, the CDS and the three service chiefs will pay respects at the National War Memorial on January 26.