Republic Day live updates | Prime Minister Narendra Modi paying tributes

India celebrating its 73rd Republic Day on Wednesday across the country by following COVID-appropriate behaviour such as wearing masks and maintaining social distance as the virus keeps making comebacks with new mutations.

President Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday, January 25 said the country has shown unmatched resolve in the face of the extraordinary challenge posed to humankind by the coronavirus pandemic, and asserted that a strong and sensitive India is now emerging.

Here are the live updates

10:33am

Marching contingents now march past the saluting base

The Parade Commander Lieutenant Genaral Vijay Kumar Mishra heralding this year’s parade at Rajpath. Followed by Parade second in command Major General Alok Kacker. 

Following the Parade Commander the winners of the Param Vir Chakra and Ashok Chakra. Param Vir Chakra Subedar honorary Captian Yogebndra Singh Yadav and Subedar Sanjay Kumar. The Ashoka Chakra Lieutenanl Colonel T Sreeram Kumar. 

Followed by 61st Cavalry led by Major Mrityunjay Singh Chouhan. Then Centurian Tank of the Poona Horse led by Captian Rahul Sharma.

10:26am

President Ram Nath Kovind arrives at Rajpath, greeted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of Republic Day parade

10:20am

Prime Minister arrived at the Rajpath after paying tributes at the War Memorial

National

Scrolls depicting valour of unsung heroes of freedom struggle displayed along Rajpath

Ten huge scrolls depicting the valour and bravery of unsung heroes of freedom struggle were displayed along the Rajpath during the 73rd Republic Day parade.

The scrolls, each of 75 metres in length and 15 ft in height, were prepared during the ‘Kala Kumbh’ event jointly organised by ministries of defence and culture.

The scrolls were painted in two phases – at Bhubaneswar and Chandigarh – by over 600 renowned artists and young aspirants from across the country.

Inspiration for the scrolls was drawn from the unsung heroes of the freedom struggle, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of indigenous and contemporary visual art practices. – PTI

10:00AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays Tribute at the National War Memorial

Prime Minister visited the National War Memorial on Wednesday morning, commencing the 73 rd Republic day Parade. PM paid tributes to the fallen heroes

Maharashtra

Maharashtra CM greets people on Republic Day, unfurls national flag

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday unfurled the tricolour at his official residence in south Mumbai on the occasion of the 73rd Republic Day. – PTI

National

Google doodle showcases elements of ceremonial parade on Rajpath

Elephants, camels, saxophone and various other rich elements from the annual January 26 ceremonial parade on Rajpath, have been depicted in a vibrant doodle by internet search giant Google to mark India’s 73rd Republic Day on January 26.

Google doodle showcases elements of ceremonial parade on Rajpath

Karnataka

Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot address Republic Day 2022, at Field Marshal Manekshaw Parade ground, amidst heavy security, in Bengaluru

Delhi

Delhi under thick security blanket in view of Republic Day celebrations

In view of the 73rd Republic Day celebrations, Delhi has been brought under a heavy security cover as the city police has intensified patrolling and sealed the borders of the national capital in coordination with its counterparts from the neighbouring states to thwart any untoward incident amid a terror alert by intelligence agencies.

Delhi under thick security blanket in view of Republic Day celebrations