In pics: From Rafale to COVID-19 restrictions, many firsts this Republic Day parade
From Bangladesh s tri-service contingent leading the parade to Ladakh s tableau, India will see several events in the Republic Day for the first time.
Abhishek Sharma
Jan 26, 2021, 11:23 AM IST
India is celebrating the 72nd Republic Day today. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the celebrations at Rajpath in New Delhi have been shortened. The programme, which started at 9 am in the morning, concluded at 11:25 am after the traditional flypast.
The Republic Day parade 2021 began on sunny Tuesday morning with strict precautionary measures for coronavirus. The National Flag was unfurled followed by the National Anthem with a booming 21-gun salute. The parade commenced with President Ram Nath Kovind taking the salute.
Indian High Commission celebrates 72nd Republic Day in Canada ANI | Updated: Jan 27, 2021 01:20 IST
Ottawa [Canada], January 27 (ANI): Indian High Commission in Canada on Tuesday celebrated the 72nd Republic Day in Ottawa. Ajay Bisaria, India s High Commissioner here read President Ram Nath Kovind s message to mark the day. This day has come to mean a lot to all Indians living within the country and abroad. Seventy-one years ago, on this very day, we the people of India adopted, enacted and gave to ourselves a unique Constitution. For all of us, then, this is the day to also pause and ponder over the core values that the Constitution propounds, Bisaria read President Kovind s Republic Day message.
Updated Jan 25, 2021 | 22:50 IST
India’s military might, cultural diversity, social and economic progress will be on display during the 72nd Republic Day celebrations. Indian Army s tanks during the full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day Parade in New Delhi | Photo Credit: PTI
Key Highlights
17 tableaux from various states and union territories will be showcased during the parade
122 soldiers of Bangladesh Armed Forces to participate in Republic Day parade
New Delhi: India will be celebrating its 72nd Republic Day on Tuesday by showcasing its military might, cultural diversity, social and economic progress. The Defence Ministry said that newly-inducted Rafale fighter aircraft will take part in the R-Day flypast. Representing India’s strides in indigenous defence technologies, a contingent of Defence Research and a Development Organisation (DRDO) will take part in the majestic Rajpath.