Indian prime minister Narendra Modi attends Beating Retreat 2026 at Vjay at Vijay Chow, marks conclusion of India’s Republic Day’s celebration.

The ‘Drummers’ Call’ was performed alongside other patriotic tunes by the Massed Bands of the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF).

The drummers created a captivating, high-energy spectacle that was a major highlight of the evening.

This year, the theme honoured the 150th anniversary of ‘Vande Mataram’

The performance took place against the backdrop of an illuminated Rashtrapati Bhavan and North/South Blocks at Vijay Chowk.