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The Highlights of the 72nd Republic Day Celebration

Current Affairs
By Navya Sriram

Image source: IndiaTV news

The year 2021 marks the celebration of our 72nd year of being a republic. As the tricolour was unfurled at Rajpath, New Delhi, in the presence of our honourable Prime Minister, Narendra Modi and President Ram Nath Kovind, let us take a look at some of the highlights of this year’s Republic Day Parade.

  1. COVID-19 Restrictions

This year’s parade looked a little different than usual due to the restrictions and precautions taken against Coronavirus. The number of spectators had been reduced to 25,000 from around 1.25 lakh last year. The parade for children who receive bravery awards did not take place this year. Keeping in mind social distancing, the size of marching contingents was reduced from 144 to 96.  All members of the tableaux contingents from various states, ministries and government departments underwent Covid testing before attending the celebration.

2. Military Might

Showcasing our strength, Rafale fighter jets took part in the Republic Day flypast for the first time as the armed forces showcased its T-90 tanks, the Samvijay electronic warfare system and Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter jets on the Rajpath.

3. The First Woman Fighter Pilot in the Parade

Lt. Bhawna Kanth was the first woman fighter pilot to participate in the Republic Day Parade.

4. Tableaux from various states

total of 32 tableaux, 17 of various states and UTs, nine of ministries and six from the defence arm, was seen going down Rajpath. Among these, the tableaux of Ladakh, the Union Territory that was created in 2019 after bifurcation of Jammu & Kashmir –– were included for the first time. They all represented their respective region’s rich culture through a bright display.

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5. The Black Cat Commandos

The elite counter-terrorism unit, the NSG (National Security Guard) marched down Rajpath with perfect coordination.

6. The Border Security Force’s Camel Contingent

The BSF had a beautiful display of their camel contingent and band decked out in colourful attire.

7. The Marching Contingent and Band of Bangladesh

Making more history on this day, for the first time, Bangladesh’s Marching Contingent and Band participated in the Republic Day Parade.

 

 

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When I'm not buried in assignments, you can find me working on my writing, practicing Bharatanatyam or reading a book. I also have a love of public speaking and writing and performing slam poetry.

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