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Voters queue up at a polling booth in Ayodhya during polling for the first phase of Uttar Pradesh Panchayat polls on Thursday. [Photo/ANI]
Voting begins for first phase of UP Panchayat polls ANI | Updated: Apr 15, 2021 11:05 IST
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 15 (ANI): Voting for the first of the four-phase Uttar Pradesh panchayat elections, commenced on Thursday in 18 districts. Polling, with ballot papers, began from 7 am and will go on till 6 pm with COVID-19 protocols in place.
Vijay Kumar Mishra, Resident Magistrate, Panchayat Election, Ayodhya, told ANI, In Ayodhya, the main issues in the minds of the voters include development, drainage, electricity, water and roads.
From T-90 tanks and BMP-II infantry combat vehicles rumbling down Rajpath to fighter jets performing some breathtaking manoeuvres in the skies to flaunting indigenous rockets and missiles, India on January 26 showcased its military might to the world during the 72nd Republic Day parade held at a time when India and China are locked in a border standoff in the Ladakh sector.
Military equipment displayed at the parade included the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, Pinaka multi-launcher rocket system, bridge layer tank T-72, Samvijay electronic warfare system and Schilka weapon system.
The Indian Air Force’s Rafales, Sukhoi-30s and MiG-29s fighters that are part of the IAF’s muscular posture in the Ladakh theatre were among the 42 aircraft that took part in the Republic Day flypast, which is the highlight of the parade. The Rafale jets took part in the parade for the first time.
Male [Maldives], January 26 (ANI): Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Tuesday extended greetings to President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India on the occasion of 72nd Republic Day.
Taking to Twitter, Solih said: A happy 72nd Republic Day of India to Pres. Kovind @rashtrapatibhvn PM @narendramodi and the people of India, as they celebrate the enactment of a remarkable constitution, which continues to guide the destinies of the diverse multitudes comprising the world s largest democracy.
India is celebrating its 72nd Republic Day today. On this day, the country adopted the Constitution of India in 1950.
Republic Day 2021 Image: ITBP personnel celebrate Republic Day today
India is celebrating its 72nd Republic Day today. The Republic Day parade at the grand Rajpath in Delhi makes every Indian proud. The Republic Day celebrations started with Prime Minister Narendra Modi s visit to the National War Memorial on Tuesday morning. PM Modi led the nation in paying tribute to the heroes of India who gave their lives for the country. The National Flag was unfurled by President Ram Nath Kovind, the supreme commander of the armed forces. It was followed by the National Anthem. The Republic Day parade was led by Parade Commander, Lieutenant General Vijay Kumar Mishra, Ati Vishisth Seva medal, General Officer Commanding Delhi Area. Major General Alok Kacker, Chief of Staff, Delhi Area was the Parade Second-in-Command. Apart from tableaux of the Armed forces, 17 tableaux from different states and nine tableaux from the ministries and departments of the central government and paramilitary forces
Republic Day Parade: India s military might to be displayed. 10 points
New Delhi: Security personnel keep vigil at Rajpath on the eve of 72nd Republic Day, in New Delhi.
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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.