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Republic Day 2022 Highlights: India is celebrating its 73rd Republic Day, the day its constitution came into force, today. The R-Day, falling in the 75th year of Independence, is being celebrated as 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' across the country. Several firsts were showcased during this year's Republic Day parade. It includes a grand fly-past of 75 aircraft of the Indian Air Force, cultural performances by 480 dancers selected through a competitive process, display of 10 scrolls each of 75 metres length, and installation of 10 large LED screens. The Republic Day Parade ceremony began with Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting the National War Memorial. He led the nation in paying solemn tributes to the fallen heroes by laying a wreath. Thereafter, the Prime Minister and other dignitaries headed to the saluting dais at Rajpath to witness the parade. In the ceremony, holding amid the COVID-19 pandemic, only double vaccinated adults and one dose vaccinated children of 15 years and above were allowed to enter the parade, while children below 15 years of age were not permitted. All social distancing norms will be followed and wearing of mask was compulsory during the ceremony. The ceremony was concluded with a grand flypast by 75 aircraft over the Rajpath. In view of the ceremony, a heavy security cover has been deployed in Delhi. Over 27,000 police personnel have been deployed on Republic Day security duties in Delhi and anti-terror measures intensified. On the eve of Republic Day, the Centre announced the list of recipients of the Padma awards. President Ram Nath Kovind approved conferment of 128 Padma Awards this year, which included 4 Padma Vibhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan and 107 Padma Shri awards. Stay tuned for the latest development.
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The Indian diaspora celebrated the 73rd Republic Day today amid COVID-19 restrictions, as several world leaders, including Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, extended their greetings on the occasion, highlighting their strong friendship with India. Charge d'affaires of the Indian Embassy in Beijing Dr Acquino Vimal hoisted the tricolour at the embassy premises and read President Ram Nath Kovind's address which was followed by cultural events. (PTI)
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel unfurled the national flag in Bastar on the occasion of 73rd Republic Day
Union Minister Jitendra Singh unfurled the national flag at his residence in Delhi on the occasion of 73rd Republic Day
A Kerala minister hoisted the national flag upside down in this district, during the Republic Day celebrations, triggering a political controversy as the opposition BJP demanded his resignation for showing disrespect to the tricolour. The incident occurred when minister Ahamed Devarkovil, who holds the Port and Archaeology portfolios in the Left Government, unfurled the flag at the Municipal Stadium here this morning. (PTI)
President’s Bodyguard horse Virat retires from service today. It was given the Chief of the Army Staff Commendation Medal this year. President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh bid him farewell on the occasion
BSF 176 Battalion and 18 BGB (Border Guard Bangladesh) exchange sweets at Fulbari at the India-Bangladesh border near Siliguri on the occasion of 73rd Republic Day of India
The national flag unfurled at Zero Bridge in Srinagar on the occasion of 73rd Republic Day
The Republic Day parade at the Rajpath this year saw the "grandest and largest" flypast ever with the participation of 75 aircraft to mark the 'Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav' celebrations. The flypast concluded with 17 Jaguar fighter aircraft flying in the 'Amrit' formation to commemorate the 75 years of Independence.
As 75 aircraft flew past over the Rajpath to mark the 73rd Republic day, here's a video of the cockpit view of fighter jets flying in Trishul formation. Shared by the principal spokesperson of the Ministry of Defence, A. Bharat Bhushan Babu, the one-minute video shows stunning footage of the aircrafts in flight.
WATCH | Never-seen-before cockpit view from fighter jets at Republic Day flypast
Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal greeted people on the occasion of the 73rd Republic Day. Baijal also paid homage to martyrs and lauded Corona warriors for their efforts during the pandemic. "I pay tribute to all the freedom fighters and martyrs on this occasion and express gratitude specially towards Corona warriors lauding their efforts during the Covid pandemic," he tweeted.
Kejriwal hoisted the national flag at his residence, the Chief Minister's office said in a tweet. "The Constitution of India is the largest written Constitution in the world. This Constitution written by Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar covers the hopes and ambitions of each Indian. Many good wishes to all the citizen of the country on 73rd Republic day of the great Republic of India," Kejriwal said in a tweet.
