Highlights of Republic Day Parade: President Ram Nath Kovind leads 73rd Republic Day celebration

President Ram Nath Kovind is leading the nation in celebrating the 73rd Republic Day. At the outset, the Ceremonial Battery of 871 Field Regiment presented the 21-Gun Salute to the President.

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Highlights of Republic Day Parade: President Ram Nath Kovind leads 73rd Republic Day celebration

New Delhi: For the first time in 75 years, the 73rd Republic Day parade began at 10:30 am on Wednesday, as opposed to 10 am for better visibility during the parade and flypast amid foggy weather. India is observing its 73rd Republic Day, to mark the establishment of the country’s Constitution.

President Ram Nath Kovind is leading the nation in celebrating the 73rd Republic Day. At the outset, the Ceremonial Battery of 871 Field Regiment presented the 21-Gun Salute to the President.

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Highlights of Republic Day Parade: 

Four Mi-17V5 helicopters of the 155 Helicopter Unit flying in a wineglass formation at Republic Day parade

The first contingent is of the 61 Cavalry. It is the only serving active Horse Cavalry Regiment in the world

Detachments of Centurion Tank, PT-76, MBT Arjun MK-I, and APC Topaz participate in the Republic Day parade at the Rajpath in Delhi.

75/24 Pack Howitzer MK-I indigenously developed a gun system in front of the saluting dais during the Republic Day parade at Rajpath.

The Assam Regiment contingent marches down the Rajpath on Republic Day This contingent comprises troops from all seven North Eastern States. It has been a three-time winner of Republic Day Parade

The contingent of J&K Light Infantry (JAK LI), led by Maj Ritesh Tiwari of 5th Battalion of JAK LI, marches down the Rajpath. The contingent is attired in the Indian Army Uniform of 1970s and carrying weapon 7.62mm SLR. 

Indian Navy tableau is designed 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 special mention.

Indian Air Force (IAF) tableau displays the theme 'Indian Air Force Transforming for the future. It showcases scaled-down models of MiG-21, Gnat, Light Combat Helicopter (LCH), Aslesha radar and Rafale aircraft. 

The Camel-mounted band of the Border Security Force (BSF) at the 73rd Republic Day at Rajpath.

With the theme 'number one in sports', the tableau of Haryana participates in the parade.  Out of the 7 medals won by India in Tokyo Olympics 2020, Haryana bagged 4. Similarly, in Paralympics 2020, out of the 19 medals won by the country, the players of Haryana got 6.

Depicting 'Punjab's contribution in freedom struggle', the tableau of the state depicts Bhagat Singh, Rajguru & Sukhdev. It also depicts protests against the Simon Commission led by Lala Lajpat Rai and Udham Singh shooting Michael O'Dwyer.

Tableau of UP showcases achievement through skill development &employment via 'One District One Product', based on new micro, small & medium enterprise policy and  industrial development policy of the state govt. Development in Kashi Vishwanath corridor also exhibited.