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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Republic Day 2022 LIVE Updates | Indians abroad celebrate 73rd Republic Day
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)
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Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel unfurled the national flag in Bastar on the occasion of 73rd Republic Day
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Union Minister Jitendra Singh unfurled the national flag at his residence in Delhi on the occasion of 73rd Republic Day
Republic Day 2022 LIVE Updates | Kerala Minister unfurls national flag upside down; BJP seeks his resignation
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)
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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
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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
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The national flag unfurled at Zero Bridge in Srinagar on the occasion of 73rd Republic Day
Republic Day 2022 LIVE Updates | Grand flypast concludes with 'Amrit' formation compromising 17 Jaguar fighter aircraft
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.
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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
Republic Day 2022 LIVE Updates | Delhi LG Anil Baijal, CM Arvind Kejriwal greet people on Republic Day
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.
Republic Day 2022 LIVE Updates | Seema Bhawani motorcycle team of the Border Security Force (BSF) wow crowds at the Republic Day parade
Republic Day 2022 LIVE Updates | Ministry of Civil Aviation's tableau participates in Republic Day for the first time
Ministry of Civil Aviation's tableaushowcases Regional Connectivity SchemeUDAN. Today, 403UDANroutes connect 65 underserved/unserved airports, incl helicopters & water aerodromes & over 80 lakh people havebenefitted.
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The R-Day parade concluded at the Rajpath. The ceremony will be followed by the Beating the Retreat Ceremony on January 29, 2022, at Vijay Chowk. Apart from military bands performing martial tunes, some new activities have been planned during the the ceremony. These include a drone show and projection mapping.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi walks downRajpath, waving at the people present there to attend the iconicparade on the occasion of the 73rd R-Day.
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President Ram Nath Kovind departsfron Rajpath, concluding the R-Day parade.
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The grand finale and the most keenly awaited segment of the parade, the Fly Past is on the display over Rajpath. As many as 75 aircraft/helicopters of the Indian Air Force are displaying a number of formations, as part of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’. Vintage, as well as current modern aircraft/helicopters like Rafale, Sukhoi, Jaguar, Mi-17, Sarang, Apache and Dakota,are displaying different formations, including Rahat, Meghna, Eklavya, Trishul, Tiranga, Vijay and Amrit.
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Republic Day 2022 LIVE Updates | The tableau of Uttar Pradesh shows the achievements achieved through skill development and employment through One District One Product and Kashi Vishwanath Dham
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In another first at Republic Day parade, Ministry of Defence in collaboration with Ministry of Education organized nationwide ‘Veer Gatha’ competition to motivate school students to do projects on gallantry award winners. More than eight lakh students from around 4,800 schools across the country participated and shared their inspirational stories through essays, poems, drawings and multimedia presentations. After several rounds of evaluation, 25 were selected and declared as winners. They will receive cash prize of Rs 10,000 and witness the R-Day parade.
Republic Day 2022 LIVE Updates | 480 dancers perform at Rajpath
A total of 480 dancers are performing during the cultural programme at the Republic Day parade. For the first time, these dancers have been selected through a nation-wide competition ‘Vande Bharatam’, jointly organised by Ministries of Defence and Culture. The competition that began at the district level with the participation of nearly 3,870 dancers in 323 groups progressed to state and zonal levels over a period of two months in November and December.
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Ministry of Jal Shakti's tableau showcases Jal Jeevan Mission, while Ministry of Law and Justice's tableau displays Ek Mutthi Aasmaa: Lok Adalat, Inclusive Legal system
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Ministry of Civil Aviation's tableau showcases UDAN - Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik, while Ministry of Home Affairs's tableau displays CRPF: Saga of Valour and Sacrifice
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Ministry of Education and Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship's tableau showcases National Education Policy, while Ministry of Textiles'tableau displays Shuttling to the Future
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The tableaux of nine ministries and departments are on display at Rajpath on the occasion of 73rd Republic Day
Republic Day 2022 LIVE Updates | A quick look at the tableaux of all 12 states and union territories and their themes:
> Arunachal Pradesh - Anglo-Abor (Adi) Wars
> Haryana - Haryana: No 1 in Sports
> Chhattisgarh - Godhan Nyay Yojana: A new path to prosperity
> Goa - Symbols of Goan heritage
> Gujarat - Tribal Revolutionaries of Gujarat
> Jammu and Kashmir - Changing face of Jammu & Kashmir
> Karnataka - Karnataka: The cradle of traditional handicrafts
> Maharashtra - Biodiversity and State Bio-symbols of Maharashtra
> Meghalaya - Meghalaya’s 50 years of Statehood and its tribute to Women-led cooperative societies and SHGs
> Punjab - Punjab’s contribution in freedom struggle
> Uttara Pradesh - ODOP and Kashi Vishwanath Dham
> Uttarakhand - Pragati Ki Aur Badhta Uttarakhand
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Uttar Pradesh's tableau showcases the One District One Product (ODOP) and Kashi Vishwanath Dham, while Maharashtra's tableau displays Biodiversity and State Bio-symbols
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Jammu and Kashmir's tableau showcases the changing face of the state, while Chhattisgarh's tableau displays Godhan Nyay Yojana
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Arunachal Pradesh's tableau showcases Anglo-Abor (Adi) Wars, while Karnataka's tableau displays the cradle of traditional handicrafts
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Gujarat's tableau showcases tribal revolutionaries of the state
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The tableaux of 12 states and union territories and nine ministries and departments, which have been prepared on various themes under ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’, are on display at Rajpath. It begins withMeghalaya's tableau, which showcases teh state’s 50 years of Statehood and its tribute to Women-led cooperative societies and SHGs
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The marching contingents of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), led by Assistant Commandant Ajay Malik; 15 times winner of best marching contingent, Delhi Police, led by Assistant Commissioner of Police Vivek Bhagat; Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) commanded by Assistant Commandant Mohnish Bagree; Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) led by Deputy Commandant Nirupesh Kumar and Border Security Force (BSF) Camel Contingent headed by Deputy Commandant Manohar Singh Kheechee are marching past the saluting dais now.
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The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) contingent led by Deputy Commandant HT Manjunath is marching past the saluting dais now. ‘Ready, Relevant and Responsive’, the ICG, in January 2021, undertook a major fire-fighting operation ‘Sagar Aaraksha-II’ in foreign waters, to douse a major fire onboard MV X-press Pearl off Sri Lanka. The ICG ships and aircraft relentlessly fought the fire for more than 150 hours and doused it successfully to avert a major ecological disaster in the region. The motto of the ICG is ‘Vayam Rakshamah’ meaning ‘We Protect’.
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The Indian Air Force contingent comprises of 96 airmen and four officers and led by Squadron Leader Prashant Swamyanathan is marching past the saluting dais now. The Air Force tableau is titled ‘Indian Air Force, Transforming for the Future’. The tableau showcases scaled down models of MiG-21, Gnat, Light Combat Helicopter and Rafale aircraft, as well as the Aslesha radar.
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The Kumoun Regimental Centre is marching past the saluting dais now
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The combined Band of the Madras Regimental Centre, the Kumoun Regimental Centre, Maratha Light Regimental Centre, Jammu and Kashmir Light Regimental Centre, Army Medical Corps Centre and School, 14 Gorkha Training Centre, Army Supply Corps Centre and College, Bihar Regimental Centre and Army Ordnance Corps Centre also march past the saluting dais.
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A total of six marching contingents of the Army are present at The Rajpath including the Rajput Regiment, the Assam Regiment, the Jammu & Kashmir Light Regiment, the Sikh Light Regiment, the Army Ordnance Corps and the Parachute Regiment.
Republic Day 2022 LIVE Updates | 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.
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Four Mi-17V5 helicopters of the 155 Helicopter Unit fly in a wineglass formation at the R-Day parade
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National Flag unfurled at Rajpath on the occasion of 73rd Republic Day. President Ram Nath Kovind flags off the iconic R-Day parade
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Martyr ASI Babu Ram's wife Rina Rani and son Manik receive Ashok Chakra from President Ram Nath Kovind.Jammu and Kashmir Police ASI Babu Ram conferred with Ashok Chakra posthumously for "displaying valour andexemplary raw courage" during an anti-terror operation in Srinagar in which he killed 3 terrorists in August2020.
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The Band plays the National Anthem and a 21-Gun Salute is fired at Rajpath on the occasion of 73rd Republic Day
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives President Ram Nath Kovind at the Rajpath on the occasion of 73rd Republic Day
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives President Ram Nath Kovind at the Rajpath on the occasion of 73rd Republic Day
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Rajpath to participate in R-Day parade
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President Ram Nath Kovind takes the National Salute
Republic Day 2022 LIVE Updates | Prime Minister Narendra Modi lays wreath and pays tribute to nation's heroes at the National War Memorial on the occasion of 73rd Republic Day
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Defence Minister rajnath Singh accompanies Prime Minister Narendra Modi at National War Memorial to participate in homage ceremony.
