India showcases its military might, cultural diversity on 73rd Republic Day at Rajpath - See pics
The celebrations this year have been special as Republic Day falls in the 75th year of Independence.
On the occasion of the 73rd Republic Day, India on Wednesday (January 26, 2022) showcased its military might and cultural diversity in a grand parade at the Rajpath in New Delhi. The celebrations this year have been special as Republic Day falls in the 75th year of Independence, which is being celebrated as the 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' across the country.
Here are some glimpses from India's Republic Day celebrations.
PM Narendra Modi at the National War Memorial
The Republic Day Parade ceremony commenced with Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting the National War Memorial. He led the nation in paying solemn tributes to the fallen heroes by laying a wreath and thereafter, headed to the saluting dais at Rajpath to witness the parade.
President Ram Nath Kovind taking the salute
The parade commenced with President Ram Nath Kovind taking the salute. The parade was commanded by Parade Commander, Lieutenant General Vijay Kumar Mishra, Ati Vishisth Seva Medal, a second-generation Army officer.
As per tradition, the National Flag was unfurled followed by the National Anthem with a booming 21-gun salute.
SIKH Light Infantry
Rajput regiment
Indian Navy's tableau
IAF marching contingent
CRPF marching contingent
Motorcycle display by Nari Shakti
Arjun Tank also participated in the Republic Day parade
Uttar Pradesh's tableau
Meghalaya's tableau
Tableau of Jammu and Kashmir
Haryana's tableau
Arrow-head formation by IAF aircraft
The grand finale and the most keenly awaited segment of the parade was the Fly Past. For the first time, the parade witnessed 75 aircraft/helicopters of the Indian Air Force displaying a number of formations, as part of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’.
Vintage, as well as current modern aircraft/helicopters like Rafale, Sukhoi, Jaguar, Mi-17, Sarang, Apache and Dakota, displayed different formations, including Rahat, Meghna, Eklavya, Trishul, Tiranga, Vijay and Amrit.