The full dress rehearsals for celebration of 77th Republic Day 2026 was held at M A stadium Jammu amidst patriotic fervour, enthusiasm and spirit of unity in diversity.
Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar hoisted the tricolor, inspected the Parade and took the salute at the impressive March Past.
The parade consisted of men and women contingents from Army, BSF, CRPF, SSB, IRP, JKP, JKAP, UTDRF, Fire & Emergency Services, J&K Forest Protection Force, Excise & Taxation Departments, Ex servicemen, NCC cadets, Bharat Scouts and guides, JK and different school students from Jammu. Pipe and Brass bands of BSF, JKP, JKAP, Army and school students played tunes to the march past.
Tableaux on themes “Operation Sindoor”, “Mission Yuva”, Road Safety: “A shared responsibility, awareness saves lives”, “Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir”, “ Shram Ko Samman, Adhikar Ek Saamaan” “Sashkat Shramik”, “GST Reforms 2.0: Benefits Unwrapped for Citizens” and Food Safety- Sahi Bhojan, Behtar Jeevan” highlighted initiatives and achievements of the Government.
School children and artists of J&K Academy of Art Culture and Languages presented a colorful cultural programme featuring theme based presentations on “Aaj Ka Hindustan”, “Itihaas Ki Goonj” and “Vande Bharatam”.
The cultural items depicted national integration, unity in diversity, harmony and composite culture of Jammu Kashmir UT, besides National song “Vande Matram”, folk music and dance. Dare Devils of Jammu and Kashmir Police mesmerised the audience by their spectacular and thrilling Motorcycle Acrobatics Display.
Senior officers from UT administration, Nodal officers and the in-charges were present.