Republic Day 2021 live updates: Parade ends with Rafale carrying out a ‘Vertical Charlie’
Republic Day 2021 live updates: Parade ends with Rafale carrying out a ‘Vertical Charlie’
India is celebrating its 72nd Republic Day today. Owing to the Covid-19 crisis, this will be the first Republic Day in 50 years when there will be no chief guest. Stay with TOI for all the latest developments
THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jan 26, 2021, 11:48:59 IST
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The ‘Trinetra’ formation comprising of three Su-30MKIs - the three aircraft split outwards and upwards, forming a ‘Trishul in the Sky’. The formation is led by Gp Capt AK Misra. Commanding Officer of 15 Squadron with Sqn Ldr RC Kulkarni.
In Pics: India Celebrates 72nd Republic Day In Shadow Of Pandemic In Pics: India Celebrates 72nd Republic Day In Shadow Of Pandemic Republic Day 2021: Apart from a reduced list of events, the parade saw a shorter route, no chief guest, fewer spectators, no children under 15 in the annual parade, and fewer soldiers in the Army and Navy contingents.
Indian Air Force (IAF) Su-30s and Mig 29s with a C-17 Globemaster fly past in a formation.
New Delhi:
India celebrated its 72nd Republic Day parade today with a shortened programme because of the coronavirus pandemic. Apart from a reduced list of events, the parade saw a shorter route, no chief guest, fewer spectators, no children under 15 in the annual parade, and fewer soldiers in the Army and Navy contingents. However, the newly inducted Rafale fighter jet was among the many stars on show, as was a Bangladeshi tri-service contingent that led the parade on the 50th anniversary of the 1971 India-Pakistan war.