India will celebrate its 72 Republic Day on Tuesday with a shortened programme because of the coronavirus pandemic, reported NDTV. It is s...
India will celebrate its 72 Republic Day on Tuesday with a shortened programme because of the coronavirus pandemic, reported NDTV. It is scheduled to begin at 9 am and conclude at 11.25 am.
There are no chief guests this time, the guest list has been shortened, children below 15 years of age are not allowed to participate, physical distancing norms are in place and there will be fewer spectators for the traditional Republic Day parade. The parade route has also been shortened.
Thirty-two tableaux, including 17 of various states and Union Territories, nine of ministries and six from the defence arm, will take part in the parade, according to The Indian Express. Among these, the tableaux of Ladakh will be included for the first time.
All the 20 soldiers, who had died during the clash with the Chinese troops at the Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh on June 15, will be given the gallantry awards posthumously.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished the country on the Republic Day.
देशवासियों को गणतंत्र दिवस की ढेरों शुभकामनाएं। जय हिंद!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 26, 2021
Wishing all the people of India a Happy #RepublicDay. Jai Hind!
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