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To mark the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’, the Ministry of Defence has deliberate a sequence of recent occasions.
New Delhi:
India celebrates its 73rd Republic Day in the present day with the annual parade at Delhi’s Rajpath showcasing its navy prowess and cultural pageantry. A flypast by 75 plane and helicopters is the spotlight of this yr’s parade.
Listed here are the highest 10 factors on this massive story:
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the nation this morning by tweeting, “Wishing you all a contented Republic Day. Jai Hind!”
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This yr’s celebrations are vital as a result of it’s the seventy fifth anniversary of India’s Independence, being noticed as ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ throughout the nation.
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The Nationwide Cadet Corps’ ‘Shaheedon Ko Shat Shat Naman’ programme will likely be launched on this yr’s celebration.
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Some 480 dancers chosen via a nationwide dance competitors will carry out within the parade.
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Solely double-vaccinated adults and single-dose vaccinated youngsters of 15 and above will likely be allowed to attend the parade at Rajpath. As a result of pandemic, there will likely be no overseas contingent this yr.
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The parade will begin at 10:30 am at Rajpath, half-an-hour later than common for higher visibility. Forward of the occasion, PM Modi can pay tribute to India’s fallen troopers on the Nationwide Struggle Memorial.
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The parade will start with a salute from President Ram Nath Kovind. The winners of the very best gallantry awards, together with Param Vir Chakra and Ashok Chakra, will lead the festivities.
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The parade will function six marching contingents from the Indian Military, 96 younger sailors and 4 officers from the Naval contingent, and 96 airmen and 4 officers from the Air Power contingent.
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Individuals have been requested to register on the MyGov portal to observe the stay occasion on-line. They can even be capable to vote for the perfect marching contingent and tableau within the standard alternative class.
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For the ‘Beating Retreat’ ceremony at Vijay Chowk on January 29, a drone present with 1,000 indigenously manufactured drones has been deliberate.
