Nation celebrates its 72nd Republic Day today. The main function will be held at Rajpath in the National Capital where President Ram Nath Kovind will take the salute of the parade. The Republic Day Parade ceremony will commence with Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting the National War Memorial. He will lead the nation in paying solemn tributes to the fallen heroes by laying a wreath. The National Flag will be unfurled followed by the National Anthem with a booming 21-gun salute. The parade will commence with President Ram Nath Kovind taking the salute. This time due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the parade route has been shortened. The parade will begin from Vijay Chowk, as usual, but will culminate at the National Stadium instead of ending at the Red Fort. Only around 25 thousand spectators will be allowed to witness the parade as compared to the average of 1.15 lakh people every year. Children below 15 years and the elderly with comorbidities will not be permitted. This year, there will be no Chief Guest from Foreign countries due to the pandemic. The event will be held following all necessary Covid -19 preventive protocols.
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu has greeted countrymen on 72nd Republic
Day. In a tweet, Mr Naidu called upon people to devote to ideals like
freedom, equality, fraternity and justice to all which are enshrined in
the Constitution. He urged people to renew the pledge to civilizational
ideals and and Constitutional values and dedicate to build an inclusive,
peaceful, harmonious and progressive India. He said, citizens should
reaffirm their commitment towards the Constitution.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted the people on the occasion of
Republic Day. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has also greeted citizens
on the occasion.
Home Minister Amit Shah has said that Republic Day is a symbol of
India’s multicolored diversity and rich cultural heritage. In a tweet,
Mr Shah remembered all the great personalities due to whose struggle the
Constitution came into effect on this day in 1950. He saluted the brave
men who have protected the Indian Republic with their valor.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has greeted people of India on the
occasion of Republic Day. In a video message, he said the UK and India
are working side by side to free humanity from the coronavirus pandemic.
Mr Johnson was due to be in New Delhi as the chief guest at the
republic day parade but had to call off the visit following the outbreak
of a new deadlier variant of coronavirus in the UK. In his message, the
UK PM reiterated his plan to visit India in the coming months. Mr
Johnson said, two countries are working side by side to develop, produce
and distribute vaccines that will help to free humanity from the
pandemic. He said, because of the combined efforts of Britain, India and
many other nations, we are on the road to success against COVID.
Delhi Police has made elaborate traffic arrangements and restrictions
for smooth conduct of the Republic Day Parade. The parade will start at
9.50 AM from Vijay Chowk and proceed to National Stadium, whereas
Tableaux will start from Vijay Chowk and proceed to Red Fort Ground.
Delhi Traffic Police has said that no traffic will be allowed on Vijay
Chowk till the parade is over. No cross traffic will be allowed on
Rajpath intersections at Rafi Marg, Janpath, Man Singh Road till the
parade is over. ‘C’-Hexagon-India Gate will also be closed for traffic
till Tableaux crosses Tilak Marg. Traffic on Tilak Marg, Bahadur Shah
Zafar Marg and Subhash Marg will not be allowed in both carriageways.
Road users have been advised to plan their journey in advance and avoid
the route of Parade and Tableaux till 12.30 PM for their own
convenience.
(With input from news agency language)
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