India s military might, cultural diversity, social and economic progress will be on display during the 72nd Republic Day celebrations at the majestic Rajpath in the national capital today. Apart from tableaus of Armed forces, 17 tableaus from different states and nine tableaus from different ministries/departments of the central government and Paramilitary Forces and six from Ministry of Defence will also be on display during the annual parade. The Republic Day Parade ceremony will commence with Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting the National War Memorial. He will lead the nation in paying solemn tributes to the fallen heroes by laying a wreath. Thereafter, the Prime Minister and other dignitaries will head to the saluting dais at Rajpath to witness the parade.
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
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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.