PM Narendra Modi interacting with people at Rajpath after Republic Day Parade 2018. PM Narendra Modi greets people after RepublicDay parade. India marks its 69th Republic Day today. The celebrations began with the flag-hoisting ceremony by President Ram Nath Kovind, after which the Republic Day parade started from Rajpath at 9.50 am.This year’s Republic Day is special in a way that there is not one, but 10 chief guests at the event. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited all Asean leaders to be a part of celebrations.