Republic Day 2021 LIVE Updates: Rafale, Ram Temple In UP's Tableau Steal Show; India's Military Might & Cultural Heritage Showcased In R-Day Parade
Happy Republic Day 2021 Parade Rajpath LIVE Updates: India is celebrating is 72nd Republic Day today and the customary parade is taking place at Rajpath in New Delhi, at the same time farmers are organising tractor rally in the national capital protesting against government's three contentious agrarian laws at Delhi borders. Heavy security has been deployed in view of the unprecedented 'Kisan Gantantra Parade' that will move into Delhi from three border points --- Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur (UP Gate).
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Republic Day 2021 LIVE Updates: India is observing its 72nd Republic Day on Tuesday and will show its military might and cultural heritage on Tuesday. The celebrations will be muted this year due to Covid-19 pandemic and will be full of many firsts. It will be the first ever time when Rafale fighter jets will be taking part in the Republic Day flypast. Also in over 50 years of history, it is the first time that there will be no chief guest at the event. British PM Boris Johnson who had accepted India’s invitation, however, could not participate due to the second wave of covid-19 in UK. Also, a 122-member proud contingent of the Bangladesh armed forces will also march on Rajpath.
The armed forces will also be showcasing T-90 tanks, the Samvijay electronic warfare system, Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter jets, among others.
Total 32 tableaus -- 17 from states and union territories, six from the Defence ministry and nine from other Union ministries and paramilitary forces -- depicting the nation's rich cultural heritage, economic progress and defence prowess will roll down the Rajpath at the Republic Day parade, the Defence ministry said in a statement.
"School children will perform folk arts and crafts displaying skills and dexterity handed down from generations -- Bajasal, one of the most beautiful folk dances of Kalahandi in Odisha, Fit India Movement and Aatmanirbhar Bharat," the ministry noted.
President Kovind will take the salute:
The Republic Day parade ceremony will commence with Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting the National War Memorial . As per tradition, the national flag will be unfurled followed by the national anthem with a booming 21-gun salute, it said.
The parade will commence with President Ram Nath Kovind taking the salute at Rajpath, the ministry added.
Farmers' tractor parade:
Heavy security has been deployed in view of the unprecedented 'Kisan Gantantra Parade' that will move into Delhi from three border points Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur (UP Gate).
The farmer unions protesting for nearly two months against the three new Central farm laws said on Monday their tractor parade will start only after the official Republic Day parade on Rajpath concludes.
They claimed around two lakh tractors are expected to participate in the parade in a show of strength and support.
Parade culminated with Rafale's 'Vertical Charlie'
Parade culminates with a single Rafale aircraft flying at a speed of 900km/hr carrying out a ‘Vertical Charlie’. The aircraft is piloted by Gp Capt Harkirat Singh, Shaurya Chakra, Commanding Officer of 17 Squadron with Sqn Ldr Kislaykant.
Rudra’ formation comprising a Dakota aircraft flanked by 2 Mi-17 IV helicopters
'Rudra’ formation comprising a Dakota aircraft flanked by 2 Mi-17 IV helicopters.
— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2021
Dakotas were instrumental in airlifting troops into Kashmir Valley to repel invaders from across border in 1947. They played a significant role in Tangail airdrop leading to Bangladesh's libeartion pic.twitter.com/6LPxqhplsf
Rafale makes debut at R-Day Parade
One Rafale with 2 Jaguar Deep penetration strike aircraft & 2 MiG-29 Air Superiority Fighters, in 'Eklavya’ formation are the next to fly past, at a height of 300m & speed of 780 Km/h.
— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2021
The formation is led by Gp Capt Rohit Kataria, Flight Commander of 17 Squadron. #RepublicDay pic.twitter.com/UCCcQMy0gR
Incidents of scuffle between protestors and police at Sanjay Gandhi Transport Nagar
Delhi: Police used tear gas shells after isolated incidents of scuffle between protestors and police took place at Sanjay Gandhi Transport Nagar and protestors took over a police vehicle
Uttar Pradesh Tableau
Designed after the theme 'Ayodhya: Cultural Heritage of Uttar Pradesh', the tableau of Uttar Pradesh also displays Ram Mandir.
— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2021
The forepart of the middle tableau shows Deepotsava of Ayodhya, in which millions of earthen lamps are lit. #RepublicDay pic.twitter.com/FCnNOv7Z4n
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