Parade underway and India is displaying its military might as the country celebrates its 72nd Republic Day. India's biggest ceremonial event at Rajpath has begun under the shadow of the Covid-19 pandemic. The event commenced with Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting the Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate for the wreath-laying ceremony. President Ram Nath Kovind, the Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Armed Forces officially begin the Republic Day parade with the flag hoisting ceremony.