India Celebrates 73rd Republic Day- HIGHLIGHTS

New Delhi: The grand parade on Rajpath in the national capital on the country’s 73rd Republic Day on Wednesday showcased India’s military might and cultural diversity as the country marks the day its constitution came into force.

The Republic Day, falling in the 75th year of Independence is being celebrated as ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ across the country.

The R-Day parade on Rajpath commenced at 10: 30 am, half-and-hour later than its earlier timing at 10 am “to provide better visibility to the parade and flypast,” according to the Defence Ministry.

Delhi Police has increased security around the area and has closed roads and metro gates near Rajpath.

HIGHLIGHTS

C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft on way to taking part in the fly past over the Rajpath for #RepublicDayParade. The cameras have been positioned in cockpits of different aircraft to showcase new views#RepublicDay pic.twitter.com/HpSzmJfbwG

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‘Vinaash’ formation compromising five Rafale flying in Arrowhead formation at Republic Day parade pic.twitter.com/0KCWSX0YWy

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Grand finale of the Republic Day parade – the fly-past with 75 aircraft of the Indian Air Force pic.twitter.com/k2SnYgTYeC

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Ministry of Civil Aviation’s tableau participates in #RepublicDayParade for the first time.

It showcases Regional Connectivity Scheme UDAN. Today, 403 UDAN routes connect 65 underserved/unserved airports, incl helicopters & water aerodromes & over 80 lakh people have benefitted pic.twitter.com/coJuE4yGIF

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Seema Bhawani motorcycle team of the Border Security Force (BSF) wow crowds at the Republic Day parade pic.twitter.com/W2K77CvbJX

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#WATCH The cockpit view of the Rudra formation led by Col Sudipto Chaki of 301 Army Aviation Special Operations Sqn with National Flag comprising two Dhruv helicopters and two ALH Rudra Helicopters#RepublicDayParade

(Video source: Ministry of Defence) pic.twitter.com/2Hac9YbPqb

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#RepublicDayParade | Depicting ‘Punjab’s contribution in freedom struggle’, the tableau of the state depicts Bhagat Singh, Rajguru & Sukhdev. It also depicts protest against the Simon Commission led by Lala Lajpat Rai and Udham Singh shooting Michael O’Dwyer.#RepublicDayIndia pic.twitter.com/xNy8Xs9J3B

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With the theme ‘number one in sports’, the tableau of Haryana participates in the #RepublicDayParade.

Out of the 7 medals won by India in Tokyo Olympics 2020, Haryana bagged 4. Similarly, in Paralympics 2020, out of the 19 medals won by the country, the players of Haryana got 6. pic.twitter.com/XAMsJyD6nW

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The tableaux of Arunachal Pradesh, Karnataka and Jammu & Kashmir at Rajpath during #RepublicDayParade pic.twitter.com/lwL7McGPT4

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Goa tableau participating in the #RepublicDayParade, is based on the theme ‘symbols of Goan Heritage’.

The tableau showcases Fort Aguada, Martyrs’ Memorial at Azad Maidan in Panaji and Dona Paula. #RepublicDay pic.twitter.com/CqWDjJzcXC

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Uttarakhand tableau at the 73rd Republic Day parade depicts Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara, Dobra-Chanti Bridge and Badrinath Temple pic.twitter.com/3d3QAjAZxO

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The tableau of Gujarat showcases the theme of the ‘tribal movement of Gujarat’.

The front part of the tableau represents the freedom fighting spirits of tribals’ ancestors. #RepublicDayIndia pic.twitter.com/4eAlARpjf9

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#RepublicDayParade | Meghalaya’s tableau shows a woman weaving a bamboo basket and the many bamboo & cane products of the State pic.twitter.com/QpVxWKPWOb

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Indian Navy tableau participates in the #RepublicDayParade at Rajpath

The tableau is designed with an aim to showcase the multi-dimensional capabilities of the Navy as well as highlight key inductions under ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’. ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ also finds a spl mention pic.twitter.com/70zAoOXHL3

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Delhi | The Assam Regiment contingent marches down the Rajpath on Republic Day

This contingent comprises troops from all seven North Eastern States.

It has been a three-time winner of Republic Day Parade pic.twitter.com/rMHU0yeHxA

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75/24 Pack Howitzer MK-I indigenously developed gun system in front of the saluting dais during Republic Day parade at Rajpath pic.twitter.com/ItwOYciFBi

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President Ram Nath Kovind leads the nation in celebrating the 73rd #RepublicDay

The 21-Gun Salute is presented by Ceremonial Battery of 871 Field Regiment pic.twitter.com/gGBVxC2qkX

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# PM Modi lays wreath at National War Memorial

Delhi | Prime Minister Narendra Modi lays wreath at the National War Memorial on 73rd #RepublicDay pic.twitter.com/tQZiHlTTqA

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Republic Day celebrations commenced from January 23 with PM Modi on the occasion of Netaji’s Subhas Chandra Bose 125th birth anniversary, unveiled the hologram statue of the freedom fighter at India Gate in the national capital. The week long celebrations will culminate on January, 30 which is observed as Martyrs’ Day.