The Republic Day parade ceremony began with Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting the National War Memorial. As per ritual, the national flag was unfurled followed by the national anthem with a prospering 21-gun salute. The Republic Day parade is begun. On its 72nd Republic Day, India will display its military strength with Rafale fighter jets taking part in the flypast for the first time and the armed forces showcasing T-90 tanks, the Samvijay electronic warfare mode, Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter jets, among others, said the Defence Ministry on Monday.
Total 32 tableaus 17 from states and union territories, six from the Defence ministry, and nine from other Union ministries and paramilitary forces representing the nation’s strong cultural heritage, financial progress, and defensive courage will swirl down the Rajpath at the Republic Day parade. A 122-member proud contingent of the Bangladesh armed forces will also move on Rajpath. India is now celebrating the Swarnim Vijay Varsh – Golden Jubilee year honoring the country’s winning over Pakistan in the 1971 war that directed to the making of Bangladesh.
The Indian Navy’s tableau at the Republic Day parade this year will showcase models of Indian naval ship (INS) Vikrant and naval operations that were administered during the 1971 India-Pakistan war. The Indian Air Force (IAF) will exhibit models of light combat aircraft (LCA) Tejas and indigenously unraveled anti-tank guided missile Dhruvastra on its tableaus during the parade, the ministry noted. The presentation of cultural tableaux starts at the Republic Day parade, with Ladakh leading. It’s the first-ever tableau of the UT.
The display of cultural tableaux begins at #RepublicDay parade, with Ladakh leading. It's the first-ever tableau of the UT.
It shows Ladakh's culture & communal harmony besides art & architecture, languages & dialects, customs & costumes, fairs & festivals, literature, music. pic.twitter.com/jdBN8KFlE4
— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2021
DRDO contingent this year consists of two Tableaus: Light Combat Aircraft-Navy – Take off from INS Vikramaditya and Anti-Tank Guided Missiles. #RepublicDay pic.twitter.com/YgaQq7MIAl
— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2021
Captain Preeti Choudhary of 140 Air Defence Regiment (Self Propelled) leads upgraded Schilka Weapon system.
Captain Preeti Choudhary of 140 Air Defence Regiment (Self Propelled) leads upgraded Schilka Weapon system. She is the only woman contingent commander from Army at #RepublicDay parade 2021.
Schilka Weapon system is equipped with modern radar and digital fire control computers. pic.twitter.com/2FKa38lXA8
— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2021
The marching contingent Garhwal Rifles is led by Captain Rajpoot Saurabh Singh of 17th Battalion
#RepublicDay parade: The marching contingent Garhwal Rifles is led by Captain Rajpoot Saurabh Singh of 17th Battalion pic.twitter.com/52x7k2KXLS
— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2021
Pinaka Multi Launcher Rocket System of 841 Rocket Regiment (Pinaka) being led by Capt Vibhor Gulati.
Pinaka Multi Launcher Rocket System of 841 Rocket Regiment(Pinaka)being led by Capt Vibhor Gulati
214 mm Pinaka MBRL is one of the most advanced rocket systems in world. A fully automated system, it can deliver firepower within a short span of time over large area#RepublicDay pic.twitter.com/HC8ChBPOed
— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2021
Marching Contingent and Band of Bangladesh Army participate in Republic Day parade. The contingent is being led by Lt Col Abu Mohammed Shahnoor Shawan.
Marching Contingent & Band of Bangladesh Army participate in #RepublicDay parade. The contingent is being led by Lt Col Abu Mohammed Shahnoor Shawan.
The 122-member strong contingent is participating in the parade for the first time. pic.twitter.com/K4rym6bQQO
— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2021
Designed after the theme 'Ayodhya: Cultural Heritage of Uttar Pradesh', the tableau of Uttar Pradesh also displays Ram Mandir.
The forepart of the middle tableau shows Deepotsava of Ayodhya, in which millions of earthen lamps are lit. #RepublicDay pic.twitter.com/FCnNOv7Z4n
— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2021
The tableau of Punjab showcases the glory of the 9th Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur.
Tableau of Punjab showcases the glory of 9th Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur. The tableau has the theme '400th Birth Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur'.
The end of the trailer shows Gurdwara Sri Rakab Ganj Sahib, the site of cremation of Guru Tegh Bahadur.#RepublicDay pic.twitter.com/LAY7WkeKHF
— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2021
A replica of the Sun Temple at Modhera is displayed on the Gujarat tableau.
Republic Day: A replica of the Sun Temple at Modhera displayed on the #Gujarat tableau
The tableau depicts the Sabhamandap, part of the Sun Temple. It’s 52 pillars denote 52 weeks of a Solar year. pic.twitter.com/ga2jBMz75G
— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2021
NCC Girls marching contingent led by Senior Under Officer Samruddhi Harshal Sant of NCC Directorate, Maharashtra
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