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The Tricolour unfurled at Rajpath in the presence of President Ram Nath Kovind, PM Narendra Modi and other dignitaries, on 72nd Republic Day.
DNA Web Team
Jan 26, 2021, 11:09 AM IST
The Tricolour unfurled at Rajpath in the presence of President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other dignitaries, on 72nd Republic Day. 21 Gun Salute were presented by Ceremonial Battery of 223 Field Regiment following the unfurling of the national flag. The 21 Gun Salute is also presented during Independence Day and visits of foreign Heads of State. Lieutenant General Vijay Kumar Mishra lead this year's Republic Day parade, as the Parade Commander. Winners of the Param Vir Chakra and the Ashok Chakra parade down Rajpath. Param Vir Chakra is awarded for acts of bravery and self-sacrifice in the face of the enemy. Ashok Chakra awarded for similar acts of valour and self-sacrifice but, other than, in the face of the enemy.