Live: Grand 71st Republic parade day at Rajpath concludes

India is celebrating its 71st Republic Day today (January 26) marking it with grand celebrations in the national capital and all across the nation. The Republic Day is celebrated to honour the historic date when the country completed its transition towards becoming an independent republic after its constitution came into effect.

By Zee Media Bureau | Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2020 - 12:38

India is celebrating its 71st Republic Day today (January 26) marking it with grand celebrations in the national capital and all across the nation. The Republic Day is celebrated to honour the historic date when the country completed its transition towards becoming an independent republic after its constitution came into effect.

The main Republic Day celebration is held in the national capital, New Delhi, at the Rajpath before the President of India.This year, amid the presence of Brazilian President Jair Messias Bolsonaro in the national capital to represent the 71st Republic Day Parade of India as a chief guest, the country is all set to showcase its military might, cultural diversity, social and economic progress on display at the majestic Rajpath.

The 90-minutes parade will commence with President Ram Nath Kovind taking the 21-gun salute. 

The march will begin at 1000 hours from Vijay Chowk to the Red Fort, via the traditional route of Rajpath.

26 January 2020, 12:36 PM

Visuals: Republic Day celebrations in Lucknow. 

26 January 2020, 12:34 PM

Visuals: Republic Day celebrations at Ajmer 

26 January 2020, 11:38 AM

PM Narendra Modi greets people at Rajpath 

26 January 2020, 11:33 AM

President of India Ram Nath Kovind and President of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro, leave as the Republic Day parade comes to end. 

26 January 2020, 11:30 AM

Republic parade culminates with Su-30MKI aircraft performing Vertical Charlie over Rajpath
 

26 January 2020, 11:25 AM

Five Jaguar Deep penetration strike aircraft, in ‘Arrowhead’ formation flypast at a speed of 780 kmph. The formation is led by Group Captain Parijat Saurabh. 

26 January 2020, 11:19 AM

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.

26 January 2020, 11:17 AM

21 women daredevils form majestic pyramid structure at Republic Day parade in Rajpath.

26 January 2020, 11:16 AM

Inspector Seema Nag salutes standing on top of a moving motorcycle

26 January 2020, 11:12 AM

Head constable Meena Chaudhary displays pistol position at motorcycle in Rajpath.

26 January 2020, 11:12 AM

Rajasthani folk dance performed by students of Sarvodya Kanya Vidyalaya, New Delhi.
 

26 January 2020, 11:06 AM

Recipients of Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puruskar 2020, including 9 children, including 18 girls and 31 boys participated in Republic Day parade. 

26 January 2020, 11:04 AM

150 school girls from Gujarat perform Garba, representing west zone cultural centre - Udaipur during Republic Day parade at Rajpath. 

 

26 January 2020, 11:02 AM

CPWD horticulture tableau's  with the theme is 'Kashmir se Kanyakumari'

26 January 2020, 10:58 AM

Tableau of Department for promotion of industry and internal trade showcases startups in India during Republic Day event at Rajpath.
 

26 January 2020, 10:57 AM

Tableau of Ministry of Shipping showcases the theme 'Glorious past and vibrant future'.
 

26 January 2020, 10:54 AM

22 tableaux, showing the cultural heritage of states and UTs on display at Rajpath on 71st Republic Day.
 

26 January 2020, 10:52 AM

Telangana tableaux depicts Bathukamma, a floral festival of the state. 

26 January 2020, 10:52 AM

Tableau of Jammu and Kashmir depicts govt's back-to village programme.

26 January 2020, 10:51 AM

Karnataka tableau depicts the concept of Anubhava Mantapa, representing universal human values during the Republic Day parade at Rajpath.

26 January 2020, 10:51 AM

Andhra Pradesh tableau showcases traditional dance and lifestyle of people.

26 January 2020, 10:50 AM

Tableau of Uttar Pradesh showcases cultural and religious tourism at Rajpath.

26 January 2020, 10:47 AM

Tableau of Himachal Pradesh passes by Rajpath

26 January 2020, 10:47 AM

Rajasthan's tableau showcases the architectural beauty of the state.

26 January 2020, 10:44 AM

Tami Nadu showcases folk arts of Tamilians at Rajpath

 

26 January 2020, 10:39 AM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, senior BJP leader LK Advani, BJP President JP Nadda, Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and others witness the Republic Day parade at Rajpath.

26 January 2020, 10:38 AM

Birla Balika Vidyapeeth band being led by senior under officer Charu Surana marchpast at Rajpath.

26 January 2020, 10:36 AM

Camel Contingent of Border Security Force under the command of Deputy Commandant Ghanshyam Singh passes by Rajpath.

26 January 2020, 10:35 AM

Deputy Commandant Ghanshyam Singh leads camel contingent of the BSF.
 

26 January 2020, 10:35 AM

Assistant Commissioner of Police Sudhanshu Dhama leads the Delhi Police marching contingent. 
 

26 January 2020, 10:32 AM

Bandmaster sub-inspector Rajinder Singh leads Delhi Police Band during parade at Rajpath. 
 

26 January 2020, 10:32 AM

Indo-Tibetan Border Police band being led by bandmaster Inspector Diwakar Prasad marchpast at Rajpath. 
 

26 January 2020, 10:31 AM

Central Reserve Police Force contingent being led by Assistant Commandant Sandeep Patel passes by Rajpath
 

26 January 2020, 10:30 AM

Inspector Shamsher Lal leads Centre Reserve Police Force brass band.

26 January 2020, 10:30 AM

Lieutenant Vivek Aijay More is commanding DRDO's Air Defence Tactical Control Radar.
 

26 January 2020, 10:25 AM

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 during Republic Day parade at Rajpath.

26 January 2020, 10:23 AM

Naval contingent of 144 sailors being led by Lieutenant Jitin Malkat as contingent commander.
 

26 January 2020, 10:21 AM

Captain Tanya Shergill leading Corps of the Signals marching contingent at Rajpath. She is the first Indian woman 'Parade Adjutant' to lead an all-men contingent.

26 January 2020, 10:19 AM

Major Anjum Gorkha leading the elegant contingent of Khalsas of Sikh Light Infantry Regiment

26 January 2020, 10:16 AM

Newly-inducted 5 metre short span bridging system being led by Captain Adhiraj Pathak showcased at Rajpath.

26 January 2020, 10:16 AM

Passing by, Sarvatra Bridge System, led by Captain Anmol Preet Singh.
 

26 January 2020, 10:16 AM

Advanced Light Helicopters - Weapon System Integrated Rudra and 2 Advanced Light Helicopters, Dhruv of Army Aviation in ‘Diamond’ formation flypast Rajath.

26 January 2020, 10:13 AM

Captain Mrigank Bhardwaj of 93 field regiment leads Dhanush gun system

 

26 January 2020, 10:12 AM

President Kovind along with Guest of Honour Jair M Bolsonaro flanked by President's Bodyguard, arrives at the Saluting Dias at Rajpath.

26 January 2020, 10:10 AM

Indian army showcases its strength at Rajpath - showcases the battle tank of the Indian Army, T- 90 Bhishma, commanded by Captain Sunny Chahar of 86 Armoured Regiment, at the Rajpath.

26 January 2020, 10:05 AM

Parade Commander, Lieutenant General Asit Mistry led the Republic Day parade at Rajpath

26 January 2020, 10:03 AM

Republic day parade begins at Rajpath

26 January 2020, 10:02 AM

President of India Ram Nath Kovind accompanied by President of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro, welcomed by Prime Minister Modi at Rajpath.

26 January 2020, 09:53 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Rajpath, Republic Day parade to begin shortly.

26 January 2020, 09:46 AM

President of India Ram Nath and President of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro, the chief guest for this year to shortly arrive at Rajpath for Republic day program.