New Delhi under tight security for Republic Day celebrations with 70,000 personnel deployed. Traffic arrangements and restrictions implemented for smooth movement of vehicles. 14,000 security personnel deployed at Kartavya Path for parade. French President Macron to attend celebrations. Police prepared for aerial threats. Booths for missing persons set up.
President Droupadi Murmu will lead the nation in celebrating India s 75th Republic Day by unfurling the national flag on Kartavya Path today. The R-Day parade will start from 10.30am on the ceremonial boulevard, which was earlier called Rajpath
Police have also issued an advisory on traffic arrangements while restrictions have been put in place, especially in central Delhi, for the smooth movement of vehicles in the city on Friday.
Multi-layered security with snipers, commandos, SWAT teams, and traffic restrictions put in place in Lutyens' Delhi. Over 70,000 personnel deployed, including 14,000 at and around Kartavya Path. Delhi Police and ITBP commandos deployed at strategic locations. Traffic advisories for Republic Day Parade.
Republic Day Parade Live Updates: The theme this year is 'Viksit Bharat' and 'Bharat: Loktantra ki Matruka', symbolising India's aspirations and its role as the nurturer of democracy. As many as 14,000 personnel have been deployed in and around Kartavya Path for Republic Day parade security. Nearly 77,000 invitees are expected at Kartavya Path are watch this year's parade.