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Delhi Assembly Opens to Public for Republic Day with Illuminations & Cultural Events

The Delhi Legislative Assembly is celebrating the 77th Republic Day by opening its historic 115-year-old building to the public for free visits over two days. The heritage building is specially illuminated in the Tricolour, with cultural performances and a Delhi Police band creating a patriotic atmosphere. Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta invited citizens to visit and connect with the nation's democratic values. This marks the first Republic Day under the new BJP-led government, with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta leading the state-level celebrations.

Key Points: Delhi Assembly Opens for Public Visit on Republic Day

  • Free public access to Delhi Assembly
  • Heritage building illuminated in Tricolour
  • Cultural performances and band displays
  • First Republic Day under new BJP-led government
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Republic Day: Illuminated Delhi Assembly opens its gates to public for free visit

Delhi Legislative Assembly opens its historic building for public tours with tricolor illuminations and cultural performances to celebrate Republic Day.

"Republic Day is a proud reminder of India's constitutional journey and democratic ideals. - Delhi Assembly Speaker"

New Delhi, Jan 25

The Delhi Legislative Assembly began celebrations of the 77th Republic Day by opening its gates to the General Public on Sunday and illuminating the heritage building, along with band performances and cultural activities that would be spread over two days.

On the first day of the celebrations on Sunday, a Delhi Police band presented patriotic tunes, accompanied by vibrant cultural performances by the Sahitya Kala Academy, an official said.

The Vidhan Sabha building will be specially illuminated in Tricolour, creating a festive and patriotic ambience, he said.

On Republic Day, no prior registration will be required to visit the Assembly complex and, on both days, visitors will be allowed entry after a security check by showing a valid ID Proof, he said.

Citizens will be able to tour the 115-year-old historic building and see important heritage sites within the Assembly premises between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta urged the people of Delhi to visit the historic Delhi Vidhan Sabha and celebrate Republic Day in a true spirit of patriotism.

He said that the Republic Day is a proud reminder of India's constitutional journey and democratic ideals, and visiting the Assembly on this occasion would allow citizens to feel more deeply connected to the nation's values and heritage.

In a statement, the Delhi Assembly Secretariat said that the two-day event at the Assembly premises will give citizens an opportunity to witness the Republic Day celebrations in person, experience the charm and grandeur of the historic Delhi Vidhan Sabha building, explore its architectural heritage, and learn about its pivotal role in the democratic governance of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.

This is the first Republic Day being celebrated under the new BJP-led Delhi government, which came to power after defeating the Aam Aadmi Party's government.

In 2025, the state-level function to celebrate the Republic Day was led by former Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal. The AAP lost power in Delhi in February 2025, with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta taking the oath as the new Chief Minister.

On Sunday, CM Gupta led the state-level Republic Day celebrations at Chhatrasal Stadium. In her maiden speech, she vowed to continue working towards building a Viksit Delhi.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Finally, our heritage buildings are being opened to the public. It's high time we connect common citizens with the symbols of our democracy. Hope they keep this tradition going every year.
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Aman W
While I appreciate the gesture, I hope the focus remains on the spirit of the Constitution and not just on political symbolism. The last part of the article feels like unnecessary political commentary on a day meant for national unity.
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Sarah B
As someone who recently moved to Delhi, I'm excited to see this! It's a fantastic opportunity to learn about the city's history and governance. The cultural performances sound lovely too.
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Vikram M
Band performance, heritage tour, and no registration needed? Bahut badhiya! This is how we should celebrate our national days - by making people feel part of the system, not just spectators.
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Kavya N
The 115-year-old building must be magnificent. Hope they have guides to explain the architecture and history. More such monuments should have open days for the public.

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