Republic Day | India Displays Military Might At Rajpath, Celebrations Across Country
The 71st Republic Day Celebrations Have Begun, The Entire National Capital Has Been Put Under A Multi-layered, Ground-to-air Security Cover.
With the 71st Republic Day celebrations set to begin shortly, the entire national capital has been put under a multi-layered, ground-to-air security cover with thousands of armed personnel keeping a tight vigil over it, including the celebration venue Rajpath. Over ten thousand security personnel have been deployed to keep vigil over the Republic Day celebrations on Sunday, said officials.
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, they said.
The celebration venue Rajpath will remain inaccessible to general traffic till 12 noon, till when the entry and exit gates of the Central Secretariat, Udyog Bhawan, Patel Chowk and Lok Kalyan Marg metro stations too will remain closed, beginning from 8.45 am.
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The Indian Navy showcases its assets like Boeing P8I Long Range Maritime Patrol aircraft and the Kolkata Class Destroyer and the Kalvari Class submarine. The indigenous aircraft carrier Vikrant under construction at the Cochin Shipyard.
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Republic Day 2020
This year's Republic Day parade is led by the Parade Commander, Lieutenant General Asit Mistry, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Sena Medal, Vishisht Seva Medal, General Officer Commanding, Headquarters Delhi Area.
The 21 Gun Salute is presented by 2233 Field Battery under the command of Lieutenant Colonel C Sandeep.
Republic Day 2020
President of India Ram Nath Kovind unfurls the national flag on 71st Republic Day, at Rajpath.
Republic Day 2020
PM Modi paid tribute at the National War Memorial. The PM was received by the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the first ever Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat, Army Chief Gen Naravane, Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh, Air Force Chief Air Marshal RKS Bhaduria.
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hoists the national flag at his residence
Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Uddhav Thackeray hoists the national flag at his residence
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik hoists the tricolour
WATCH: ITBP personnel celebrate Republic Day
Sanjeev Mittal, General Manager of Central Railway unfurls the national flag in Mumbai
RSS General Secretary, Bhaiyaji Joshi hoists the tricolour at RSS Headquarters
Republic Day parade underway in Chennai
Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit unfurls the national flag
Tricolour unfurled at Shaheen Bagh
IIT Bombay celebrations
Maharashtra Celebrations
Security tightened in Delhi
PM Narendra Modi Wishes Nation On 71st Republic Day
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