Republic Day 2022 HIGHLIGHTS: Rashtrapati Bhavan, North Block & South Block Illuminated Amid Celebrations
Republic Day 2022 HIGHLIGHTS: The R-Day celebrations this year are special as India is in the 75th year of Independence - being celebrated as 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.
Kolkata, Jan 26 (PTI) The shadow of recent run-ins between the West Bengal governor and the Mamata Banerjee government fell on the Republic Day programme here, when Jagdeep Dhankhar and the chief minister came face to face at the venue.
Though Banerjee greeted Dhankhar when the latter approached her after reaching the venue, the natural warmth of the Trinamool Congress supremo was clearly missing.
Banerjee was seen not getting up from her chair until the governor came close to her.
It was seen that at one point of time the CM turned her face away when Dhankhar was seen saying something to her.
At the photo session, Banerjee kept a distance from the governor and stood close to state assembly Speaker Biman Banerjee with whom Dhankhar had a spat on the previous day.
While speaking to the media after paying floral tributes at the statue of B R Ambedkar on the Assembly premises on National Voters Day, Dhankhar not only castigated the speaker and the chief minister but also described the political condition in West Bengal as horrible and frightening
He had come down heavily on the Speaker, accusing him of violating constitutional norms and not providing information sought by him, including details of the assembly resolution on the extension of BSF's area of operation.
Reacting to Dhankhar's accusations, the Speaker had said it was "extremely discourteous" of the governor to have made such remarks.
Dhankhar has had several run-ins with the West Bengal government over various issues including appointment of vice chancellors of state universities and asking the chief secretary and police chiefs to appear before him.
Locals unfurl Tricolour at Char Chinar, the iconic tourist spot in the middle of Dal Lake in Srinagar on the occasion of Republic Day.
Indian Army jawans, deployed at LoC unfurl the national flag at 73rd Republic Day.
Braving inclement weather and bone-chilling cold, contingents of police and paramilitary forces on Wednesday took part in the 73rd Republic Day celebrations here amidst tight security arrangements, officials said.
R R Bhatnagar, Advisor to Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, presided over the Republic Day function which was held at Sher-e-Kashmir Cricket Stadium at high security Sonawar area of the city, the officials said.
The contingents of various wings of the police and paramilitary forces took part in the march past, the officials said.
They said a cultural programme , showcasing the diverse art and culture of the union territory, was performed after the parade.
In his Republic Day address, Bhatnagar lauded the role played by health care workers and other allied personnel in combating the COVID-19 pandemic. He also praised the security forces for maintaining law and order and battling subversive elements in Kashmir.
President’s Bodyguard horse Virat retires from service today. It was given the Chief of the Army Staff Commendation Medal this year.
The Department of Post's tableau at the Republic Day parade on Wednesday displayed the robust outreach and the modern face of India Post as well as all-women post offices to showcase the steps taken towards gender equality.
In its tableau, the department also displayed 'Divyang' friendly post offices.
The front of the tableau featured a 'Post Woman', equipped with a digital device and a postman's bag, showcasing a perfect blend of technology and tradition with the image of a 'Harkara' (foot Dak messenger) as side relief. The two images were set in the foreground of the ubiquitous red-letter box.
The middle part of the tableau featured the 'Floating Post Office' of Srinagar with girl child highlighting the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojna, a scheme under the "Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao" campaign of the Narendra Modi government.
The all-women post office showcased opportunities provided to women employees to serve shoulder-to-shoulder with men.
At the rear of the tableau was displayed Kolkata GPO, the oldest general post office at one of the iconic heritage buildings of India and a proud witness to the journey of India Post.
Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan unfurled the national flag on 73rd Republic Day.
Amrit formation comprising 17 Jaguar aircraft makes a figure of 75.
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.
This year the viewers could also see the cockpit of the aircraft on the screens at the parade venue as well as during the broadcast.
The flypast included Tangail formation which saw one Dakota and two Dornier flying in Vic formation. This was a tribute to the Tangail airdrop operations of the 1971 War.
There was also a Meghna formation of 1 Chinook and four Mi-17s.
The flypast began with the 'Dhwaj' formation with four Mi-17 aircraft, followed by 'Rudra' and 'Rahat' formations with four and five Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH), respectively.
Among the other aircraft that displayed their might at the parade are Rafale, Indian Navy's MiG29K, P-8I surveillance aircraft and Jaguar fighter jets.
Vinaash' formation compromised five Rafale flying in Arrowhead formation at Republic Day parade.
Grand finale of the Republic Day parade - the fly-past with 75 aircraft of the Indian Air Force
The grand finale and the most keenly awaited segment of the parade, the FlyPast, for the first time, witnessed 75 aircraft/helicopters of the Indian Air Force 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, display different formations, including Rahat, Meghna, Eklavya, Trishul, Tiranga, Vijay, and Amrit. The ceremony will culminate with the national anthem and the release of Tri-colour.
Republic Day Parade | Depicting 'Punjab's contribution in freedom struggle', the tableau of the state depicts Bhagat Singh, Rajguru & Sukhdev.
The first woman fighter pilot on the Rafale combat aircraft, Flight Lieutenant Shivangi Singh at the Indian Air Force (IAF) tableau today.
Goa tableau participating in the Republic Day Parade is based on the theme 'symbols of Goan Heritage'.
With the theme 'number one in sports', the tableau of Haryana features Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra in the Republic Day parade.
Uttar Pradesh tableau at Republic Day parade displays Kashi Vishwanath Corridor.
Indian Air Force tableau displays the theme 'Indian Air Force Transforming for the future'.
Parachute Regiment attired in the new combat uniform of the Indian Army.
Indian Navy tableau participates in the Republic Day at Rajpath.
The contingent of J&K Light Infantry (JAK LI), led by Maj Ritesh Tiwari of 5th Battalion of JAK LI, marches down the Rajpath.
The Assam Regiment contingent marches down the Rajpath on Republic Day This contingent comprises troops from all seven North Eastern States.
Detachments of Centurion Tank, PT-76, MBT Arjun MK-I, and APC Topaz participate in the Republic Day parade
J&K Police ASI Babu Ram conferred with Ashok Chakra posthumously for "displaying valour & exemplary raw courage" during an anti-terror op in Srinagar in which he killed 3 terrorists in Aug 2020.
President Ram Nath Kovind leads the nation in celebrating the 73rd Republic Day.
President Kovind has reached Rajpath. The President of India and the first lady were received by PM Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at Rajpath
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached Rajpath for the Republic Day celebrations. PM Modi is donning a cap from Uttarakhand and stole from Manipur this year.
President Ram Nath Kovind has left for Rajpath. The President will hoist the national flag on the 73rd Republic Day at Rajpath
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lays wreath at the National War Memorial.
This year's Republic Day parade will witness several firsts including the launch of ‘Shaheedon Ko Shat Shat Naman’ programme by National Cadet Corps; a grand flypast by 75 aircraft/helicopters of the Indian Air Force; cultural performances by 480 dancers selected through a nationwide Vande Bharatam dance competition; display of ten scrolls each of 75 metres prepared during the ‘Kala Kumbh’ event and installation of 10 large LED screens for a better viewing experience of spectators. A drone show by 1,000 indigenously developed drones has been planned for ‘Beating the Retreat’ ceremony, along with projection mapping.
BSF celebrates 73rd Republic Day at border
The parade at Rajpath will begin at 10:30 am, half an hour later than usual, for better visibility.
This year's parade will feature a grand flypast by 75 Indian Air Force aircraft and helicopters, cultural performances by 480 dancers selected through a nationwide Vande Bharatam dance competition, and a National Cadet Corps 'Shaheedon Ko Shat Shat Naman' programme that will be beamed on large LED screens.
People were asked to register on the MyGov portal to watch the live event online. They will also be able to vote for the best marching contingent and tableau in the popular choice category.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar unfurls tricolour on Republic Day.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal greets the nation on Republic Day.
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 Wednesday.
The artwork showcases animal forms, musical instruments complemented with delightful dash of colours, with of course, a nod to the tricolour.
In a note released on the august occasion, the company said, "Today's Doodle celebrates India's Republic Day, commemorating 72 years since the Indian Constitution took effect and the nation completed its transition to an independent republic".
The Indian Constitution was adopted on November 26, 1949 and officially enacted on this day in 1950 to coincide with the day the Indian National Congress declared 'Purna Swaraj' or complete freedom," it said.
India High Commission in New Zealand unfurls the tricolour on 73rd Republic Day.
India High Commission in Australia celebrates Republic Day
BJP President JP Nadda unfurled the national flag at party headquarters in Delhi.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi greets the nation on Republic Day. He wrote on Twitter, "On Republic Day in 1950, our country took the first step in the right direction with confidence. Salute to that first step of truth and equality.."
Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal and CM Naveen Patnaik unfurl the tricolour.
As India celebrates 73rd Republic Day, the parade displaying the mighty strength of armed forces and cultural diversity of the country will begin at 10:30 am today.
Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi and CM MK Stalin take part in Republic Day celebrations
As per the list from the Home Ministry's Padma Awards for this year has been announced, a total of seven Gujarati persons have been selected by the Ministry, including Swami Sachidanand who will receive the Padma Bhushan award.
Swami Sachidanand is a social reformer, humanitarian, philosopher and a welfare activist belonging to no "panth". His religious work has been with an aim to uplift the human values and the whole society.
Apart from him, six noted Gujarati personalities have been selected for the Padma Shri award.
Savjibhai Dholakia, a noted diamond businessman from Surat, owns an empire with a turnover worth Rs 6,000 crore annually. He has been known for his corporate social responsibility activities.
The other Gujarati is Ramilaben Gamit, a member of the Taparwada gram panchayat in Gujarat's Tapi district, who has also received the Swachh Shakti Puraskar from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for making her village open defecation free.
The noted Gujarati literateur, Khalil Dhantejvi will be receiving the Padma Shri award posthumously. Born in 1935 in his village Dhantejvi, on which Khalil took his pen-name, Khalil Dhantejvi, died on April 4, 2021, at Vadodara.
Another noted Gujarati to receive the Padma Shri is Maljibhai Desai, who is known for his decades of service in water conservation.
Lata Desai from Society for Education Welfare and Action-Rural will be receiving the Padma Shri for services in rural community health.
Jayant Vyas will also receive the Padma Shri award as per the list announced by the Union Home Ministry.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh wishes nation on 73rd Republic Day. He took to Twitter and said, "Greetings and warm wishes to the citizens of India on the occasion of 73rd Republic Day. This is an occasion to celebrate our democracy and cherish the ideas and values enshrined in our Constitution. Praying for the continued progress and prosperity of our country."
Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot unfurls the national flag.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted the nation on 73rd Republic Day.
Delhi Police has issued guidelines saying that only people who fully vaccinated against Covid are allowed to participate in the Republic Day celebrations at Rajpath and children below 15 years of age are not allowed to attend the program. The police also said that people will have to follow all COVID related protocols including wearing of masks, keeping distance from each other during the event organized at Rajpath on 26 January
'Himveers of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) celebrate Republic Day.
The tableau of Uttar Pradesh in the Republic Day parade will have a replica of Kashi Vishwanath Dham, which will display the glorious history and culture of the ancient city. The tableau of Uttar Pradesh, based on the theme of 75 years of India's independence, will also showcase the state's One District One Product (ODOP) program, which aims to preserve, develop indigenous products, arts and handicrafts through skill development programs, officials said. Along with promoting it, it also creates employment opportunities.
Twenty-three personalities, including four healthcare workers who sacrificed their lives during the coronavirus pandemic, were selected for government awards in Jammu and Kashmir on Republic Day.
The late Sarwanand Kaul Premi, noted literary personality and social reformer, and H L Maini, a retired chief engineer who made significant contributions in the development of critical infrastructure at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, have been conferred the Lifetime Achievement Awards, according to an order issued by the administration.
Premi was kidnapped by terrorists from his home in Kashmir along with his son Virender and later killed in 1990.
The government also conferred the award on Dr Mohd Ashraf Mir, Medical Officer, District Hospital, Pulwama (Posthumously); Bashir Ahmad Magrey, Pharmacist (Posthumously); Ratna Devi, Assistant Matron, Government Medical College, Jammu (Posthumously); and Abdul Hamid, Class-IV, Government Medical College, Jammu (Posthumously) for their selfless service during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Security check being done by the Police personnel at Minto Road on R-day.
Nepal President Bidya Devi Bhandari, PM Sher Bahadur Deuba, & Foreign Minister Dr. Narayan Khadka extend greeting on 73rd 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.
Over 27,000 police personnel have been deployed on Republic Day security duties in Delhi and anti-terror measures intensified, officials said.
According to the officials, the police personnel deployed include deputy commissioners, assistant commissioners, inspectors and sub-inspectors. Armed Police Force personnel and commandos, officers and jawans of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) have also been deployed.
CCTVs fitted with a facial recognition software and anti-drone equipment have also been installed, police said.
Background
Republic Day 2022 HIGHLIGHTS: Hello and welcome to ABP Live blog! Stay tuned to get all the fresh updates from Rajpath and on Republic Day 2022 celebrations from India and abroad.
Amid the looming fear of the covid-19 pandemic, India celebrates its 73rd Republic Day. January 26 is the day to honour those who framed our constitution and made our country a sovereign republic.
Republic Day celebrations in India usually begins from January 24, however, from this year onwards it would commence from January 23 to incorporate the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
One major change that this Republic Day 2022 Parade holds is the change in timings keeping foggy weather in mind. Republic Day 2022 Parade time has changed from earlier 10 am to 10.30 am to begin with.
Republic Day 2022 Parade ceremony will commence with Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting the National War Memorial. Thereafter, PM modi and other dignitaries will head to the saluting dais at Rajpath to witness Republic Day 2022 Parade. Then the National Flag will be unfurled followed by the national anthem with a 21-gun salute.
Republic Day 2022 Parade will commence with President Ram Nath Kovind taking the salute. The proud winners of the highest gallantry awards will follow afterwards.
Other Republic Day 2022 Parade ceremony programmes will be as follwed: Indian Army Contingents, Indian Navy Contingent, Indian Air Force Contingent, DRDO Tableaux, Indian Coast Guard Contingent, Contingents of CAPF & Delhi Police, NCC Contingents, Tableaux and Fly Past.
Tentative Schedule Of Republic Day 2022 Celebrations
10.05 am: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay homage to the martyrs at the National War Memorial.
10.15 am: Prime Minister will reach Rajpath.
10.18 am: Vice President Venkaiah Naidu at Rajpath (Vice-Prez may not reach the venue as he recently contracted to coronavirus.)
10.21 am: First Lady at Rajpath
10.23 am: President Ram Nath Kovind at Rajpath.
10.26 am: Flag Hoisting and National Anthem
10.28 am: President Ram Nath Kovind will posthumously award Ashok Chakra to Babu Ram, ASI of Jammu and Kashmir Police. His wife Rita Rani will take over.
10.30 am: Four helicopters of the Air Force will reach the sky. On one there will be a tricolour and on the other three will be flags of the three wings of the army (Army, Air Force, and Navy). Flowers will be showered on the audience.
11.44 am: Republic Day Parade ends at Rajpath
11.45 am to 12 noon: Fly past in the sky of Rajpath
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