New Delhi, Jan 26: India is all set to celebrate its 71st Republic Day on Sunday, with great pomp and show. Republic Day celebrations is characterised by the R-Day parade at India Gate, Rajpath in the national capital.
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is the chief guest at the parade. This is the third occasion that a Brazilian President will be the chief guest at the R-Day.
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Wing Commander SK Chauhan leads the 'Vic' formation, comprising three Dornier aircraft. The captains of the other two aircraft are Squadron Leader Vikas Kumar and Squadron Leader Abhishek Vashisht.
The 'Beam Roll' formation led by Head Constable Asha Kumari showcases a daredevil rolling on the beam.
The fly-past – the grand finale and the most keenly awaited segment of the parade – comprised of the ‘Trishul’ formation by three advanced light helicopters.
An all-woman bikers contingent of the CRPF will make its debut and showcase daredevil stunts. The 65-member team displayed its acrobatic skills on 350cc Royal Enfield Bullet motorcycles towards the end of the over 90-minute-long parade.
West Zone Cultural Centre, Udaipur present ‘Garba - the folk dance of Gujarat’.
The children from Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya B-Block, JanakPuri, New Delhi perform on the theme ‘Mharo Rang Rangilo Rajasthan’.
The tableau of Jammu and Kashmir showcased government’s ‘Back to Village’ program is the theme of the Union territory's tableau, this year.
The tableaux of Uttar Pradesh at the Republic Day parade in Delhi.
The tableau of Odisha shows the Rukuna Ratha Yatra of Lord Lingaraja.
Six tableaux from different ministries/departments on display, showcasing various far-reaching reforms of the government including ‘Startup India’, ‘Pradhan Mantri Jan DhanYojna’ and ‘Jal Jeevan Mission’.
Union home minister Amit Shah and Union ministers Nitin Gadkari, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and others witness the Republic Day parade at Rajpath.
The Tableau of Himachal Pradesh showcases the Kullu Dussehra festival.
Telangana tableaux depict Bathukamma, a floral festival of the state.
Meanwhile, AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi hoists the national flag during the 71st Republic Day celebrations at Madina Circle, in Hyderabad
Karnataka showcase 'Anubhava Mantapa' Tableau at the Republic Day parade
Sufi shrines Kabir Chaura and Dewa Sharif will be on the same platform as music stalwarts Bismillah Khan & Girija Devi from Uttar Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh tableau reflects Kuchipudi, Kondapalli handicrafts
Tableau of Rajasthan showcases the architectural and cultural heritage of the capital city Jaipur.
Chhattisgarh tableau showcasing the artistic beauty of the state's folk life
Goa tableau depicting seashore alongwith biodiversity & livelihoods wending through Rajpath
Along with these states, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Department of Financial Services, NDRF Ministry of Home Affairs, CPWD Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, and Ministry of Shipping are also selected for the Republic Day 2020 parade.
The states and departments included in the list are Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Meghalaya, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh.
Tamil Nadu's tableau on Rajpath at R-day celebrations
22 tableaux from various states/union territories on display, depicting the geographical and rich cultural diversity of the country.
The Massed Pipes and Drums Band of the Indian Army on display.
The National Service Scheme (NSS) contingent comprising 148 volunteers.
The National Cadet Corps (NCC) Boys Marching contingent led by Commander Junior Under-Officer Charandeep Singh Bhaduria, NCC Directorate Uttar Pradesh, while the Girls contingent will be headed by Senior Under-Officer Shreeshma Hegde, NCC Directorate, Karnataka & Goa.
Air Defence Tactical Control Radar - led by Lieutenant Vivek Vijay More
ITBP marching contingent
The Indian Coast Guard marching contingent led by Deputy Commandant Gaurav Sharma.
The Air Force tableau showcasing scaled down models of the Rafale aircraft, the Tejas aircraft, the Light Combat Helicopter, the Akash Missiles System and the Astra Missiles.
Union minister for Law and Justice Ravi Shankar Prasad and Union Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Anurag Thakur at Rajpath.
Air Force Marching Contingent- led by Flight Lieutenant Shrikant Sharma
Republic Day function held at residence of UP CM Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow.
Meanwhile, SCR Railway Protection Force (RPF) Dog Squad presenting display of skills during celebrations of #71stRepublicDay at Railway Sports Complex, Secunderabad
This is the Akash missile system, a potent surface to air defense against enemy fighter planes
Here is mechanized column led by T90 Bheeshma Main Battle Tanks; Its 125 mm guns can shred any enemy to pieces
Tableau of the Indian Armed Forces veterans at Republic Day 2020
The display of Naval Brass Brand at the Republic Day parade at Rajpath.
The marching contingent of the Corps of Signals is led by Captain Tanya Shergil, a fourth generation Army Officer. The motto of the Corps is “Teevra Chaukas”
Combined Band - led by Risaldar Major Rajendra Singh at Rajpath!
The Naval contingent comprise of 144 young sailors led by Lieutenant JitinMalkat as Contingent Commander. It will be followed by the Naval Tableau titled ‘Indian Navy - Silent, Strong, and Swift’. The fore part of the tableau showcases the might and fire power of Navy in all three dimensions, while the next part exhibits the Navy’s commitment to nation building.
Sikh Light Infantry Regiment led by Major Anjum Gorka of 6th Battalion of the Sikh Light Infantry Regiment. The motto of the Regiment is ‘Deg Teg Fateh’
and the war cry is ‘Jo Bole So Nihal, Sat Shri Akal’.
The contingent of the Corps of Army Air Defence is participating for the first time.
A contingent of the Para Special Forces, the special operations unit of the Indian Army, is marching down Rajpath. The contingent commander is Major Nikhil. It was four teams of 70-80 Para Special Forces commandos from 4 and 9 Para units which carried out surgical strike on September 29, 2016 in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir. They wear light gears to carry out operation in mountainous terrains and their gears are specially designed.
The K-9 VAJRA-T commanded by Captain Abhinav Sahu of 269 Medium Regiment, at Rajpath.
Advanced Light Helicopters- Weapon System Integrated Rudra and 2 Advanced Light Helicopters, Dhruv of Army Aviation in ‘Diamond’
formation.
22 tableaus - 16 from states and union territories and the rest from various ministries and departments - take part in the Republic Day parade shortly
The other marching contingents of the Army include the Parachute Regiment, the Grenadiers Regiment, the Sikh Light Infantry Regiment, the Kumaon Regiment and the Corps of Signals.
Marching for the first time on Republic Day are the contingent of the Corps of Army Air Defence
The Indian Army's Parachute Regiment Special forces marching contingent is lead by Major Nikhil Maurya and Major Tarun Rathee
71st Republic Day parade begins
The battle tank of the Indian Army, T- 90 Bhishma, is commanded by Captain Sunny Chahar of 86 Armoured Regiment, at the Rajpath.
The Indian Army is being represented by a Mounted Column of 61 Cavalry, eight mechanised columns, six marching contingents and fly-past by Rudra and Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopters of the Army Aviation.
The winners of highest gallantry awards include the winners of the Param Vir Chakra and the Ashok Chakra.
The first contingent in the uniform of the erstwhile Gwalior Lancers is 61 Cavalry led by Captain Deepanshu Sheoran. The 61 Cavalry is the only active serving horse cavalry regiment in the world. It was raised on August 01, 1953 with the amalgamation of six state forces’ cavalry units.
Former PM Dr Manmohan Singh, his wife Gursharan Kaur, Chief Justice of India SA Bobde, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and others at Rajpath for Republic Day celebrations.
President Kovind unfurls the national flag at Rajpath. The 21 Gun Salute was presented by 2233 Field Battery under the command of Lieutenant Colonel C Sandeep.
PM Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrive at saluting dias
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro graces Republic Day
Modi arrives at Rajpath
President of India Ram Nath and President of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro, the chief guest for this year's RepublicDay, to shortly arrive at Rajpath
President Ram Nath Kovind to arrive at India Gate
Parade presided over by President Ram Nath Kovind
22 Tableaux to roll down Rajpath
The Prime Minister and other dignitaries will now head to the saluting dais at Rajpath to witness the parade.
Modi signs visitors book at Amar Jawan Jyoti
PM Modi remembers martyrs.
Modi pays homage to martyrs at the National War memorial instead of Amar Jawan Jyoti. Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat, Army Chief Gen Naravane, Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh, Air Force Chief Air Marshal RKS Bhaduria present
Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal hoists the national flag at his residence on Republic Day.
Uddhav Thackeray hoists the national flag at his residence
Hundreds at Rajpath to witness the parade
BJP President Jagat Prakash Nadda hoists the tricolour at party headquarters in Delhi
Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel with the national flag celebrating Republic Day at 17,000 feet today.
In Odisha, Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Naveen Patnaik hoist the tricolour at the party headquarters in Bhubaneswar
MUmbai: Sanjeev Mittal, General Manager of Central Railway unfurls the national flag at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus
Maharashtra: RSS General Secretary, Bhaiyaji Joshi hoists the tricolour at RSS Headquarters in Nagpur
Republic Day parade underway at Kamarajar Road off Marina Beach
In Tamil Nadu, Governor Banwarilal Purohit unfurls the national flag. Tamil Nadu CM Edappadi K. Palaniswami and Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam also present
The tricolour unfurled at Shaheen Bagh
Republic Day celebrated in Aizawl, Mizoram.
Republic Day celebrated in Aizawl, Mizoram.
Let us recall what our forefathers solemnly resolved, what they have bequeathed to us and what we celebrate and honour today.
The maiden President of India Rajendra Prasad, at the first Republic Day Parade. Take a look:
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tweeted, "Greetings and good wishes on the occasion of 71st Republic Day. #RepublicDay #Indian".
HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' said, "On the occasion of Republic Day, I congratulate students, parents and all related to the education sector." "Wishing everyone a happy #RepublicDay," Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar tweeted.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah tweeted, "Greetings to all Indians on 71st Republic Day".
Celebrations will be held all across the country to mark the day. On this day, 70-year back, India officially adopted its Constitution.
Celebrations will be held all across the country to mark the day. On this day, 70-year back, India officially adopted its Constitution.
Modi extended his greetings to the people on the occasion of the 71st Republic Day. "Wishing everyone a happy #RepublicDay," PM Modi tweeted in English as well as Hindi.
Sharpshooters and snipers have been deployed atop high-rise buildings to keep watch on the eight-km-long parade route from Rajpath to the Red Fort
Special security arrangements have been made for Brazilian President Bolsonaro, who is the chief guest for the Republic Day parade, Deputy Commissioner of Police (New Delhi) Eish Singhal had said earlier.
Special security arrangements have been made for Brazilian President Bolsonaro, who is the chief guest for the Republic Day parade, Deputy Commissioner of Police (New Delhi) Eish Singhal had said earlier.
The Indian Army will be represented by a mounted column of 61 Cavalry, eight mechanised columns, six marching contingents and fly-past by Rudra and Dhruv Advanced Light helicopters of the army aviation wing.
The first contingent in the uniform of the erstwhile Gwalior Lancers will be 61 Cavalry. The 61 Cavalry is the only active serving horse cavalry regiment in the world. It was raised on August 1, 1953 with the amalgamation of six state forces’ cavalry units.
The parade will commence with President Ram Nath Kovind taking the salute. The parade will be commanded by Parade Commander Lt General Asit Mistry, General Officer Commanding, Delhi Area. Major General Alok Kacker, Chief of Staff of Delhi Area, will be the second-in-command.
As per tradition, the national flag will be unfurled followed by the National Anthem with a booming 21-gun salute.
Thereafter, the prime minister and other dignitaries will head to the saluting dais at Rajpath to witness the parade.
This is for the first time that the prime minister will pay homage to martyrs at the National War memorial instead of Amar Jawan Jyoti.
The Republic Day Parade ceremony will commence with Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting the National War Memorial near the India Gate. He will lead the nation in paying tributes to the martyrs by laying a wreath.