New Delhi: Traffic in several areas of the national capital will be impacted on Wednesday i.e. January 10, due to the rehearsal of the Republic Day Parade.
Delhi Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory to ensure smooth vehicular movement in the city on Wednesday.
According to the advisory, no traffic will be allowed on Vijay Chowk, Rafi Marg-Kartavyapath crossing, Janpath-Kartavyapath crossing, and Man Singh Road- Kartavyapath crossing from 7 am to 11.30 am on Wednesday.
"Due to Republic Day Parade Rehearsal kindly avoid Vijay Chowk, Rafi Marg-Kartavyapath crossing, Janpath- Kartavyapath crossing, & Man Singh Road- Kartavyapath crossing from 0700 Hrs to 1130 Hrs on 10-01-2024," Delhi Traffic Police said.
French President Emmanuel Macron will be the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations on January 26. Notably, this is the sixth time a French leader will be the chief guest at Republic Day celebrations in the national capital.
This year, women Agniveer Vayu soldiers will participate in the Indian Air Force contingent for the Republic Day parade, an Indian Air Force official said.
Two all-women contingents of the Defence forces are also scheduled to march at the Republic Day parade this year.
"One contingent, including 144 personnel, would have all women soldiers, including 60 from the Army and the remaining from the Indian Air Force and Indian Navy," defence officials said.
The contingent would include women Agniveer soldiers who would be from the Navy and Air Force. Another all-women contingent would be from the Directorate General of the Armed Forces Medical Services which will include nurses of the military nursing services and they would be led by women doctors at the parade.
Promotion of Nari Shakti or strengthening women's power in the defence forces has been one of the key focus areas of the Narendra Modi-led government at the centre.