Over 27,000 police personnel have been deployed on Republic Day security duties in Delhi and anti-terror measures intensified, says officials.
India celebrating its 73rd Republic Day on Wednesday across the country by following COVID-appropriate behaviour such as wearing masks and maintaining social distance as the virus keeps making comebacks with new mutations.
President Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday, January 25 said the country has shown unmatched resolve in the face of the extraordinary challenge posed to humankind by the coronavirus pandemic, and asserted that a strong and sensitive India is now emerging.
Here are the live updates
10:33am
Marching contingents now march past the saluting base
The Parade Commander Lieutenant Genaral Vijay Kumar Mishra heralding this year’s parade. Followed by Parade second in command Major General Alok Kacker.
10:26am
President Ram Nath Kovind arrives at Rajpath, greeted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of Republic Day parade
10:20am
Prime Minister arrived at the Rajpath after paying tributes at the War Memorial
National
Scrolls depicting valour of unsung heroes of freedom struggle displayed along Rajpath
Ten huge scrolls depicting the valour and bravery of unsung heroes of freedom struggle were displayed along the Rajpath during the 73rd Republic Day parade.
The scrolls, each of 75 metres in length and 15 ft in height, were prepared during the ‘Kala Kumbh’ event jointly organised by ministries of defence and culture.
The scrolls were painted in two phases – at Bhubaneswar and Chandigarh – by over 600 renowned artists and young aspirants from across the country.
Inspiration for the scrolls was drawn from the unsung heroes of the freedom struggle, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of indigenous and contemporary visual art practices. – PTI
10:00AM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays Tribute at the National War Memorial
Prime Minister visited the National War Memorial on Wednesday morning, commencing the 73 rd Republic day Parade. PM paid tributes to the fallen heroes
Maharashtra
Maharashtra CM greets people on Republic Day, unfurls national flag
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday unfurled the tricolour at his official residence in south Mumbai on the occasion of the 73rd Republic Day. – PTI
National
Google doodle showcases elements of ceremonial parade on Rajpath
Elephants, camels, saxophone and various other rich elements from the annual January 26 ceremonial parade on Rajpath, have been depicted in a vibrant doodle by internet search giant Google to mark India’s 73rd Republic Day on January 26.
Google doodle showcases elements of ceremonial parade on Rajpath
Karnataka
Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot address Republic Day 2022
| Photo Credit: MURALI KUMAR K
Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot address Republic Day 2022, at Field Marshal Manekshaw Parade ground, amidst heavy security, in Bengaluru
Delhi
Delhi under thick security blanket in view of Republic Day celebrations
In view of the 73rd Republic Day celebrations, Delhi has been brought under a heavy security cover as the city police has intensified patrolling and sealed the borders of the national capital in coordination with its counterparts from the neighbouring states to thwart any untoward incident amid a terror alert by intelligence agencies.
Delhi under thick security blanket in view of Republic Day celebrations
Over 27,000 police personnel have been deployed on Republic Day security duties in Delhi and anti-terror measures intensified, says officials. India celebrating its 73rd Republic Day on Wednesday across the country by following COVID-appropriate behaviour such as wearing masks and maintaining social distance as the virus keeps making comebacks with new mutations.President Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday, January 25 said the country has shown unmatched resolve in the face of the extraordinary challenge posed to humankind by the coronavirus pandemic, and asserted that a strong and sensitive India is now emerging.Here are the live updates10:33am Marching contingents now march past the saluting baseThe Parade Commander Lieutenant Genaral Vijay Kumar Mishra heralding this year’s parade. Followed by Parade second in command Major General Alok Kacker. 10:26amPresident Ram Nath Kovind arrives at Rajpath, greeted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of Republic Day parade10:20amPrime Minister arrived at the Rajpath after paying tributes at the War MemorialNational Scrolls depicting valour of unsung heroes of freedom struggle displayed along RajpathTen huge scrolls depicting the valour and bravery of unsung heroes of freedom struggle were displayed along the Rajpath during the 73rd Republic Day parade.The scrolls, each of 75 metres in length and 15 ft in height, were prepared during the ‘Kala Kumbh’ event jointly organised by ministries of defence and culture.The scrolls were painted in two phases – at Bhubaneswar and Chandigarh – by over 600 renowned artists and young aspirants from across the country.Inspiration for the scrolls was drawn from the unsung heroes of the freedom struggle, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of indigenous and contemporary visual art practices. – PTI10:00AMPrime Minister Narendra Modi pays Tribute at the National War MemorialPrime Minister visited the National War Memorial on Wednesday morning, commencing the 73 rd Republic day Parade. PM paid tributes to the fallen heroesMaharashtraMaharashtra CM greets people on Republic Day, unfurls national flagMaharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday unfurled the tricolour at his official residence in south Mumbai on the occasion of the 73rd Republic Day. – PTINationalGoogle doodle showcases elements of ceremonial parade on RajpathElephants, camels, saxophone and various other rich elements from the annual January 26 ceremonial parade on Rajpath, have been depicted in a vibrant doodle by internet search giant Google to mark India’s 73rd Republic Day on January 26.Google doodle showcases elements of ceremonial parade on RajpathKarnataka Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot address Republic Day 2022 | Photo Credit: MURALI KUMAR K Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot address Republic Day 2022, at Field Marshal Manekshaw Parade ground, amidst heavy security, in Bengaluru DelhiDelhi under thick security blanket in view of Republic Day celebrationsIn view of the 73rd Republic Day celebrations, Delhi has been brought under a heavy security cover as the city police has intensified patrolling and sealed the borders of the national capital in coordination with its counterparts from the neighbouring states to thwart any untoward incident amid a terror alert by intelligence agencies. Delhi under thick security blanket in view of Republic Day celebrations