Eight students from West Bengal have been selected for the prestigious Republic Day parade on 26 January, next year at Kartavya Path in New Delhi after a tough two-tier competition.
On 26 January India will celebrate its 75th Republic Day. Preparations are in full swing across different states and Union Territories to mark the special day.
French President Emmanuel Macron will be the chief guest at the parade, which is set to showcase India’s rich cultural diversity, unity and progress
The soldiers, braving harsh weather and bad air quality were seen marching in line with the drumbeats in their uniforms rehearsing for the 75th Republic Day parade.
Mr Modi will inaugurate the Amrit Vatika and Amrit Mahotsav Memorial during the programme. He will address thousands of Amrit Kalash Yatris joining the programme from across the country.
Addressing a press briefing, Special Commissioner of Police, Traffic, SS Yadav said: "We have appealed to the citizens to avoid going out for walking, picnic or cycling in the India Gate or Kartavya Path area."
The parade started with Parade Commander, Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, a recipient of Ati Vishisth Seva Medal, marching down the Kartavya Path
Indian Army's Lethality, Accuracy and Reliability witnessed a leap with the acquisition of platforms like Akash Missile System, satellites, Modular Bridges, towed guns, utility helicopters, electronic warfare system and the likes of surface-to-air missiles.
The week-long R-Day celebrations commenced on 23 January, the birth anniversary of great freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. To mark the occasion, a one-of-a-kind Military Tattoo and Tribal Dance Festival ‘Aadi Shaurya - Parv Parakram ka’ was organised in New Delhi on 23-24 January. The events will culminate on 30 January, which is observed as Martyrs’ Day.
Delhi Lt. Governor V.K. Saxena has recommended and forwarded a proposal for the creation of 467 new posts to the Ministry of Home Affairs.
