In Pics: India Celebrates 72nd Republic Day In Shadow Of Pandemic
In Pics: India Celebrates 72nd Republic Day In Shadow Of Pandemic
Republic Day 2021: Apart from a reduced list of events, the parade saw a shorter route, no chief guest, fewer spectators, no children under 15 in the annual parade, and fewer soldiers in the Army and Navy contingents.
Indian Air Force (IAF) Su-30s and Mig 29s with a C-17 Globemaster fly past in a formation.
New Delhi:
India celebrated its 72nd Republic Day parade today with a shortened programme because of the coronavirus pandemic. Apart from a reduced list of events, the parade saw a shorter route, no chief guest, fewer spectators, no children under 15 in the annual parade, and fewer soldiers in the Army and Navy contingents. However, the newly inducted Rafale fighter jet was among the many stars on show, as was a Bangladeshi tri-service contingent that led the parade on the 50th anniversary of the 1971 India-Pakistan war.