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NSG commandos sweat for at least 5 hours to give a flawless march past on Republic day at Rajpath. (Photo/ANI)
R-Day Parade: India s military might, cultural diversity, social and economic progress to be displayed today ANI | Updated: Jan 26, 2021 05:42 IST
New Delhi [India], January 26 (ANI): 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.
Every year, the Ministry of Defence shortlists a few tableaux to showcase at the annual Republic Day parade at New Delhi s Rajpath. See photos of some of the state tableaux below.
The attendance to the Republic Day parade was limited due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For the first time in 55 years, no foreign dignitary attended the event.
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In a display of India’s military might, Rafale fighter jets took part in the Republic Day flypast for the first time as the armed forces showcased their T-90 tanks, the Samvijay electronic warfare system and Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter jets on the Rajpath today.
Depicting the nation’s rich cultural heritage and economic progress, 17 tableaux from states and union territories and nine from different Union ministries and paramilitary forces took part in the 72nd Republic day parade. Six tableaux of the defence ministry also attended the event. Also on display were Bajasal, a folk dance from Kalahandi in Odisha, the Fit India Movement and Aatmanirbhar Bharat.