
Republic Day 2025: Revived 'Buggy' Carries President Murmu, Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto For Parade At Kartavya Path
The traditional horse-drawn buggy was revived last year after a gap of 40 years. It was discontinued after the assassination of then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi by her bodyguards.
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In 2024, the traditional buggy made its return. It transported President Murmu and her French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, the chief guest at 75th Republic Day ceremony, to the Kartavya Path.
Republic Day 2025: About traditional buggyThe traditional buggy is drawn by a mixed breed of Indian and Austrian horses.
The gold-plated buggy is a black carriage with the national emblem embossed on it in gold. It also features gold-plated rims.
Republic Day 2025: Why was it discontinued?The last time the traditional buggy was used in year 1984 by then president Giani Zail Singh. The same year in October then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was shot dead by her bodyguards. This led to security concerns of India's top leaders, leading to discontinuation of the traditional buggy.
After that, the presidents started using limousine car to travel for the Republic Day parade.
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