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New Delhi: Amid the coronavirus pandemic, India celebrates her 72nd Republic Day today with a shortened programme at Rajpath in Delhi.
This year, the biggest ceremonial event of the nation witnesses several firsts, including a shorter route for the parade, fewer spectators, no chief guest, no motorcycle stunts, no bravery awards, smaller marching contingents, no children below 15 and elderly with comorbidities in the annual parade.
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Rafale aircraft showcases India's mighty firepower carrying out a ‘Vertical Charlie’ with a speed of 900 kmph as the R-Day parade in Delhi comes to an end.
Rafale aircraft showcases India's mighty firepower carrying out a ‘Vertical Charlie’ with a speed of 900 kmph as the R-Day parade in Delhi comes to an end.#RepublicDay #RepublicDay2021
Credit - DD News pic.twitter.com/mRRyKMmQzO
— OTV (@otvnews) January 26, 2021
Bajasal dance troop from Kalahandi of Odisha adds beauty to R-Day Parade in Delhi with their mesmerizing performance.
Bajasal dance troop from Kalahandi of #Odisha adds beauty to R-Day Parade in Delhi with their mesmerizing performance#RepublicDay #RepublicDay2021 pic.twitter.com/6CmYnuYkG4
— OTV (@otvnews) January 26, 2021
A tableau designed after the theme 'Ayodhya: Cultural Heritage of Uttar Pradesh', at the R-Day parade at Rajpath displays the Ram Mandir.
Cultural tableau display kicks off at the R-Day parade with the showcasing of first-ever tableau from the Union Territory of Ladakh.
Border Security Force's Camel Contingent and Band at the 72nd Republic Day parade at Rajpath.
Mesmerising!
Border Security Force's Camel Contingent and Band at the 72nd Republic Day parade at Rajpath.#RepublicDay #RepublicDay2021 pic.twitter.com/2ztCVs4wrg
— OTV (@otvnews) January 26, 2021
Contingent of the National Security Guard (NSG) also known as the Black Cat Commandoes march down Rajpath. The Force was raised in 1984. They are considered as true epitome of raw courage.
Delhi: A contingent of the National Security Guard (NSG) also known as the Black Cat Commandoes march down Rajpath. The Force was raised in 1984 pic.twitter.com/2KRnnPAWZU
— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2021
Flt Lt Bhawna Kanth, one of the first three female fighter pilots of the country, is part of the Indian Air Force tableau at the Republic Day parade.
One of the most advanced rocket systems in world, Pinaka Multi Launcher Rocket System of 841 Rocket Regiment in full display.
Captain Quamrul Zaman leads the Mobile Autonomous Launcher of the Brahmos Missile system at the March-past. The system has been jointly developed by India and Russia.
In a first, the Marching Contingent and Band of Bangladesh participates in India's Republic Day 2021 parade as the two neighbouring nations celebrate 50 years of diplomatic ties.
Republic Day March-past led by Parade Commander Lt. Gen. Vijay Kumar Mishra
Parade Commander Lt. Gen. Vijay Kumar Mishra leads this year's #RepublicDay parade pic.twitter.com/kR4NchyXo3
— DD News (@DDNewslive) January 26, 2021
India's National Anthem reverberates across the skies as the country celebrates her 72nd Republic Day.
India's National Anthem reverberates across the skies as the country celebrates her 72nd #RepublicDay #RepublicDay2021
Credit - DD News pic.twitter.com/4SZN6XF2F1
— OTV (@otvnews) January 26, 2021
21 Gun Salute presented by Ceremonial Battery of 223 Field Regiment following the unfurling of the national flag.
Delhi: 21 Gun Salute presented by Ceremonial Battery of 223 Field Regiment following the unfurling of the national flag.
The 21 Gun Salute is also presented during Independence Day and visits of foreign Heads of State. https://t.co/QKVGyhGBy1 pic.twitter.com/C55p7Ej6KE
— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2021
The Tricolour was unfurled at Rajpath in presence of President Ram Nath Kovind & Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Delhi: The Tricolour unfurled at Rajpath in the presence of President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other dignitaries, on 72nd #RepublicDay pic.twitter.com/h4FjOzRI2B
— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2021
As the country celebrates the 72nd Republic Day, sand artist Sudarsan Patnaik carves a special sculpture at Puri sea beach to mark the occasion.
As the country celebrates the 72nd Republic Day, sand artist @sudarsansand carves a special sculpture at Puri sea beach to mark the occasion#RepublicDay2021 #RepublicDay pic.twitter.com/I8LnDFXViV
— OTV (@otvnews) January 26, 2021
The event commenced with Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting the National War Memorial at the India Gate for the wreath-laying ceremony to commemorate the martyrdom of the bravehearts who have laid their lives to protect the sovereignty and integrity of the country.
Remembering our heroes: PM @narendramodi pays homage at the National War Memorial in Delhi#RepublicDay pic.twitter.com/TfQK2vCx3N
— DD News (@DDNewslive) January 26, 2021
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended his greetings to the citizens of India as the country marked its 72nd Republic Day.
In a tweet both in English and Hindi, the Prime Minister said: "Wishing all the people of India a Happy Republic Day... Jai Hind."
देशवासियों को गणतंत्र दिवस की ढेरों शुभकामनाएं। जय हिंद!
Wishing all the people of India a Happy #RepublicDay. Jai Hind!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 26, 2021
Union Minister Prakash Javadekar unfurls the Tricolour at his residence, on RepublicDay.
Delhi: Union Minister Prakash Javadekar unfurls the national flag at his residence, on #RepublicDay pic.twitter.com/9Iac8GZsSu
— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2021
Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan unfurls the tricolour at SAF Ground in Rewa, on Republic Day.
Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan unfurls the tricolour at SAF Ground in Rewa, on #RepublicDay pic.twitter.com/5czGecoq8x
— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2021
New Delhi | Spectators at Rajpath seated adhering strict social distancing protocols due to COVID-19.
#RepublicDay: Spectators at Delhi's Rajpath seated following strict social distancing protocols due to COVID19 pic.twitter.com/et8LZmdFQE
— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2021
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla unfurls the Tricolour at his residence, on Republic Day.
Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla unfurls the Tricolour at his residence, on #RepublicDay pic.twitter.com/BP6vD4tVzy
— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2021
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar unfurls the national flag at his residence on Republic Day in Patna.
Patna: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar unfurls the national flag at his residence on #RepublicDay pic.twitter.com/ueMRflrrIf
— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2021
WATCH | Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) jawans marching with the national flag on a frozen water body in Ladakh on RepublicDay
(Source: ITBP)
#WATCH Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) jawans marching with the national flag on a frozen water body in Ladakh on #RepublicDay
(Source: ITBP) pic.twitter.com/r2x8Iloq8C— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2021
Bharatiya Janata Party President JP Nadda unfurls the Tricolour at party headquarters on Republic Day.'
Delhi: Bharatiya Janata Party President JP Nadda unfurls the national flag at party headquarters on #RepublicDay pic.twitter.com/ZVzo4QmSqI
— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2021
Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) jawans celebrate the 72nd RepublicDay at a high-altitude Border Outpost in Ladakh.
भारत माता की जय !
वन्दे मातरम...Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) men and women with national flag at Ladakh heights celebrating #Republic Day 2021 at 17,000 feet. Temperature is minus 25 degree Celsius.#RepublicDay2021 #RepublicDay #RepublicDayIndia pic.twitter.com/dCw5HoE6FR
— ITBP (@ITBP_official) January 26, 2021
Odisha Governor unfurling tricolour in presence of CM Naveen Patnaik
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