Bengaluru: A school student marches past during the 77th Republic Day celebrations at Manekshaw Parade Grounds in Bengaluru on Monday, January 26, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

Bengaluru: Members of Samarthanam Disabled Institute march past during the 77th Republic Day celebrations at Manekshaw Parade Grounds in Bengaluru on Monday, January 26, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

Bengaluru: School students march past during the 77th Republic Day celebrations at Manekshaw Parade Grounds in Bengaluru on Monday, January 26, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Reserve Police (KSRP) Band marches past during the 77th Republic Day celebrations at Manekshaw Parade Grounds in Bengaluru on Monday, January 26, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

Bengaluru: Students of IIT Madras (MITR) march past during the 77th Republic Day celebrations at Manekshaw Parade Grounds in Bengaluru on Monday, January 26, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Police Band marches past during the 77th Republic Day celebrations at Manekshaw Parade Grounds in Bengaluru on Monday, January 26, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

Bengaluru: The Kristu Jayanti College NCC Band march past during the 77th Republic Day celebrations at Manekshaw Parade Grounds in Bengaluru on Monday, January 26, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

Bengaluru: The Kristu Jayanti College NCC Band march past during the 77th Republic Day celebrations at Manekshaw Parade Grounds in Bengaluru on Monday, January 26, 2026. (Photo: IANS)