The government had said that the Republic Day celebrations will now be celebrated for a week
India's military might, cultural diversity and varied unique initiatives is on display as President Ram Nath Kovind leads the nation today in celebrating the 73rd Republic Day.
The National Flag was unfurled followed by the National Anthem with a booming 21-gun salute. The parade commenced with President Ram Nath Kovind taking the salute.
The parade is commanded by Parade Commander, Lieutenant General Vijay Kumar Mishra, Ati Vishisth Seva Medal, a second-generation Army officer. Major General Alok Kacker, Chief of Staff, Delhi Area will be the Parade Second-in-Command.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the nation by tweeting, "Wishing you all a happy Republic Day. Jai Hind!"
This year's parade will feature a grand flypast by 75 Indian Air Force aircraft and helicopters, cultural performances by 480 dancers selected through a nationwide Vande Bharatam dance competition and a National Cadet Corps 'Shaheedon Ko Shat Shat Naman' programme that will be beamed on large LED screens.
People were asked to register on the MyGov portal to watch the live event online. They will also be able to vote for the best marching contingent and tableau in the popular choice category.
Only double-vaccinated adults and single-dose vaccinated children of 15 and above will be allowed at the parade. Due to the pandemic, there will be no foreign contingent this year.
The celebrations this year are special as India is in the 75th year of Independence - being celebrated as 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav'.
Here are the LIVE Updates of Republic Day 2022:
The tableaux of Arunachal Pradesh, Karnataka and Jammu & Kashmir at Rajpath during #RepublicDayParadepic.twitter.com/lwL7McGPT4
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Goa tableau participating in the #RepublicDayParade, is based on the theme 'symbols of Goan Heritage'.
- ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2022
The tableau showcases Fort Aguada, Martyrs' Memorial at Azad Maidan in Panaji and Dona Paula. #RepublicDaypic.twitter.com/CqWDjJzcXC
Uttarakhand tableau at the 73rd Republic Day parade depicts Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara, Dobra-Chanti Bridge and Badrinath Temple pic.twitter.com/3d3QAjAZxO
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The tableau of Gujarat showcases the theme of the 'tribal movement of Gujarat'.
- ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2022
The front part of the tableau represents the freedom fighting spirits of tribals' ancestors. #RepublicDayIndiapic.twitter.com/4eAlARpjf9
#RepublicDayParade | Meghalaya's tableau shows a woman weaving a bamboo basket and the many bamboo & cane products of the State pic.twitter.com/QpVxWKPWOb
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The Camel-mounted band of the Border Security Force at the 73rd Republic Day at Rajpath pic.twitter.com/Lusl6VOUPT
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Parachute Regiment attired in the new combat uniform of the Indian Army and carrying weapon Tavor Assault rifles at the #RepublicDay parade pic.twitter.com/OFytkRjEew
- ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2022
Indian Navy tableau participates in the #RepublicDayParade at Rajpath
- ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2022
The tableau is designed with an aim to showcase the multi-dimensional capabilities of the Navy as well as highlight key inductions under 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'. 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' also finds a spl mention pic.twitter.com/70zAoOXHL3
The contingent of J&K Light Infantry (JAK LI), led by Maj Ritesh Tiwari of 5th Battalion of JAK LI, marches down the Rajpath.
- ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2022
The contingent is attired in the Indian Army Uniform of 1970s and carrying weapon 7.62mm SLR. #RepublicDay parade pic.twitter.com/F257jk0aBe
President Ramnath Kovind on Wednesday posthumously awarded Ashok Chakra to Assistant Sub Inspector Babu Ram of the Jammu and Kashmir Police at the Republic Day parade.
Babu Ram's widow Rina Rani and son Manik received the award from President Kovind.
ASI Babu Ram killed three terrorists during an operation in Srinagar on August 29, 2020. He displayed valour and exemplary raw courage in engaging and eliminating terrorists and died for the country.
Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari unfurls the national flag at Shivaji Park in Mumbai. CM Uddhav Thackeray also present.#RepublicDaypic.twitter.com/PcjbeOg2Ky
- ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2022
Delhi | Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unfurls the national flag at his residence on the occasion of Republic Day pic.twitter.com/zRn2t3NM8r
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Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal and CM Naveen Patnaik unfurl the national flag in Bhubaneswar on #RepublicDaypic.twitter.com/1IK6pwFHa6
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Chennai | Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi and CM MK Stalin take part in 73rd #RepublicDay celebrations pic.twitter.com/P8R9z1x1u8
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Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel celebrate #RepublicDay at 15,000 feet altitude in -40 degree Celsius temperature in Ladakh. pic.twitter.com/WxcpTiC0Rr
- ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2022
Jaipur | Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot unfurls the national flag on the 73rd #RepublicDaypic.twitter.com/fCHbj5fEVP
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#WATCH Indo-Tibetan Border Police 'Himveers' celebrate the 73rd Republic Day at 11,000 feet in minus 20 degrees Celsius at Auli in Uttarakhand pic.twitter.com/1nhbrOWSp3
- ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2022
#WATCH | Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel celebrate #RepublicDay at 12,000 feet in sub-zero temperatures, in Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. pic.twitter.com/Khi2n0Lq2L
- ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2022
#WATCH | 'Himveers of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) celebrate #RepublicDay at 15000 feet altitude in -35 degree Celsius temperature at Ladakh borders.
- ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2022
(Source: ITBP) pic.twitter.com/JvHchY99AE
Delhi: Security check being done by the Police personnel at Minto Road, on the occasion of #RepublicDaypic.twitter.com/aEHC0VjOtx
- ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2022
West Bengal | Raj Bhavan, Reserve Bank of India, & the Old Telegraph office in Kolkata illuminated with tricolours, in view of the 73rd #RepublicDay celebrations pic.twitter.com/ARIL9b4bgS
- ANI (@ANI) January 25, 2022
Gujarat | Various government buildings in Rajkot illuminated ahead of the #RepublicDay2022 celebrations pic.twitter.com/eZtE0LMb0O
- ANI (@ANI) January 25, 2022
#WATCH | Jammu & Kashmir: Doda's Ganpat Bridge illuminated for the #RepublicDay2022 celebrations pic.twitter.com/k1oaEIq2mB
- ANI (@ANI) January 25, 2022
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