Republic Day 2022 Highlights | Stunning fly-past of 75 IAF aircraft concludes celebrations at Rajpath (2024)

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New Delhi,UPDATED: Jan 26, 2022 12:35 IST

Republic Day 2022: India celebrates its 73rd Republic Day today. The Republic Day parade on Rajpath in Delhi this year featured 16 marching contingents, 17 military bands, and 25 tableaux of various states, Union Territories, departments, and the armed forces. India’s military might and cultural diversity were showcased. This year's Republic Day event is part of the Centre’s Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav to celebrate 75 years of Independence. The country witnessed the largest flypast, comprising 75 aircraft and helicopters. Owing to Covid concerns, the Delhi Police barred children below 15 and people who are not vaccinated with both doses from attending the Republic Day parade this year.

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Republic Day 2022 Highlights | Stunning fly-past of 75 IAF aircraft concludes celebrations at Rajpath (1)

Jan 26, 2022 12:10 IST

India sees grand fly-past of 75 IAF aircraft on Republic Day

The grand finale of the Republic Day parade witnessed the biggest fly-past with 75 aircraft of the Indian Air Force.

Grand finale of the Republic Day parade - the fly-past with 75 aircraft of the Indian Air Force pic.twitter.com/k2SnYgTYeC

— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2022

Jan 26, 2022 11:54 IST

UP tableau depicts ghats, Kashi Vishwanath Dham

The spiritual city of Varanasi with the recently-inaugurated Kashi Vishwanath Dham is the centrepiece of Uttar Pradesh's tableau in the 73rd Republic Day Parade on Rajpath. The first phase of the mega project, was dedicated to the people by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 13 last year, and is expected to boost tourism in the holy town that is said to be one of the oldest cities in the world. The Uttar Pradesh float in its centre depicts a model of the ancient Kashi Vishwanath temple, the structures of which are said to have been built by Holkar Queen Ahilyabai Holkar around 1780. As the tableau rolled down Rajpath during the ceremonial parade, the accompanying song played with it also extolled the new corridor and how it had provided a direct link of the temple with the river Ganga for devotees.

Jan 26, 2022 11:40 IST

Glimpses of liberation struggle in Goa's R-Day tableau

Dancers from the Kunbi community, the original inhabitants of Goa, and glimpses from the liberation struggle were the highlight of the tableau of the coastal state that rolled down Rajpath during the Republic Day parade on Wednesday. The front portion of the tableau showed the majestic Fort Aguada overlooking the Arabian Sea, and is considered as the defining symbol of Goan heritage. The fort was built by the Portuguese in 1612 to defend against possible Dutch invasions. During the Goan liberation struggle, the fort served as a jail where freedom fighters were imprisoned before being deported to Lisbon for longer sentences. The tableau, designed by Sushant Khedekar, also showcases the Martyrs' Memorial at Azad Maidan, Panaji, which is a symbol of selfless sacrifice made by hundreds of freedom fighters for the liberation of Goa.

Goa tableau participating in the #RepublicDayParade, is based on the theme 'symbols of Goan Heritage'.

The tableau showcases Fort Aguada, Martyrs' Memorial at Azad Maidan in Panaji and Dona Paula. #RepublicDay pic.twitter.com/CqWDjJzcXC

— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2022

Jan 26, 2022 11:35 IST

Number one in sports: Haryana tableau participates in Republic Day parade

With the theme 'number one in sports', the tableau of Haryana participated in the Republic Day parade. Out of the seven medals won by India in Tokyo Olympics 2020, Haryana bagged four. Similarly, in Paralympics 2020, out of the 19 medals won by the country, the players of Haryana got 6.

With the theme 'number one in sports', the tableau of Haryana participates in the #RepublicDayParade.

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. pic.twitter.com/XAMsJyD6nW

— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2022

Jan 26, 2022 11:21 IST

R-Day parade: Indian Army showcases Centurion tank, PT-76 tank that playedmajor role in 1971 war

The Indian Army on Wednesday showcased at the Republic Day parade the Centurion tank, PT-76 tank, 75/24 Pack howitzer and OT-62 TOPAZ armoured personnel carrier that played a major role in defeating Pakistan in the 1971 war. India in 2021 celebrated the Swarnim Vijay Varsh (Golden victory year) to commemorate India's win over Pakistan in the 1971 war that led to the creation of Bangladesh. On Wednesday, the mechanised columns of the Army showed one PT-76 tank, one Centurion tank, two MBT Arjun MK-I tanks, one OT-62 TOPAZ armoured personnel carrier, one BMP-I infantry fighting vehicle and two BMP-II infantry fighting vehicles.

Jan 26, 2022 11:10 IST

Parachute Regiment dons new combat uniform of Indian Army in iconic R-Day parade

The Parachute Regiment donned the new combat uniform of the Indian Army and carried Tavor Assault rifles at the iconic Republic Day parade this year.

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

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Jan 26, 2022 11:03 IST

India's military might on display in iconic Republic Day parade

President Ram Nath Kovind flagged off the grand Republic Day parade which is set to witness many firsts this year. India's military might is on display and the women contingent of the BSF is set to roar on Rajpath,

Jan 26, 2022 10:31 IST

PM Modi receives President Ram Nath Kovind at Rajpath

Jan 26, 2022 10:18 IST

President Ram Nath Kovind leaves for Rajpath

President Ram Nath Kovind, who is also the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, takes a salute and has left the Rashtrapati Bhavan for Rajpath.

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Jan 26, 2022 10:14 IST

PM Modi leaves for salute dais on Rajpath

Jan 26, 2022 10:13 IST

PM Modi signs digital ceremonial book at National War Memorial

Jan 26, 2022 10:04 IST

PM Modi lays wreath at National War Memorial

PM Modi lays a wreath at National War Memorial to pay tribute to martyrs.

Jan 26, 2022 10:04 IST

PM Modi, Rajnath Singh arrive at National War Memorial

Jan 26, 2022 09:34 IST

Here's the list of the themes of state, UT tableaux in Republic Day parade 2022

Twelve states/Union Territories have been selected to display their tableaux at the Republic Day parade this year. Here are the themes for the various tableaux.

Arunachal Pradesh: Anglo-Abor (Adi) Wars
Haryana: Haryana: No.1 in sports. A life-sized statue of Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra will be featured on the tableau
Chhattisgarh: Godhan Nyay Yojana A new path to prosperity
Goa: Symbols of Goan heritage
Gujarat: Tribal revolutionaries of Gujarat
Jammu & Kashmir: Changing the face of Jammu & Kashmir
Karnataka: Karnataka The cradle of traditional handicrafts
Maharashtra: Biodiversity and state bio-symbols
Meghalaya: Meghalaya’s 50 years of statehood and its tribute to women-led co-operative societies and self-help groups
Punjab: The state's contribution to the freedom struggle
Uttar Pradesh: One District One Product scheme and Kashi Vishwanath Dham
Uttarakhand: Pragati Ki Aur Badhta Uttarakhand

Jan 26, 2022 09:11 IST

M Venkaiah Naidu wishes India on Republic Day

Vic-President M Venkaiah Naidu wished the country on Republic Day. "My warm greetings to all our citizens on the happy occasion of 73rd Republic Day. The Republic Day is an appropriate occasion to reaffirm our faith in the cherished principles of liberty, equality, fraternity and justice for all, as enshrined in our Constitution," he tweeted.

My warm greetings to all our citizens on the happy occasion of 73rd Republic Day.

The #RepublicDay is an appropriate occasion to reaffirm our faith in the cherished principles of liberty, equality, fraternity and justice for all, as enshrined in our Constitution. pic.twitter.com/K7TjJXh3RA

— Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat) January 26, 2022

Jan 26, 2022 09:09 IST

Republic Day parade 2022: A blend of heritage and future

Indian Army soldiers will be seen marching in different uniforms worn by the Army from 1950 to the present day at the Republic Day parade today. These include the first uniform worn in the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, the present-day olive greens and the new combat uniform unveiled at the Army Day parade this year. There will be six marching contingents of the army wearing these different uniforms along with different weapons from that era.

Jan 26, 2022 08:56 IST

Tamil Nadu tableau rejected by Central panel displayed at Chennai parade.

The Tamil Nadu tableau that was rejected by the experts' committee of the Centre is being displayed at the Chennai Republic Day parade.

Republic Day 2022 Highlights | Stunning fly-past of 75 IAF aircraft concludes celebrations at Rajpath (2)

Jan 26, 2022 08:53 IST

IAF prepares for grandest flypast | Watch

Here is a video of the Indian Air Force preparing for the largest Republic Day flypast.

#AzadiKaAmritMahotsav

A day to go, #IAF Air Warriors prepare for the grand 75 aircraft flypast over #Rajpath.

A behind the scenes look at the crew of #Rafale, #Su30MkI and #Mi17IV. pic.twitter.com/Pukddar49w

— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) January 25, 2022

Jan 26, 2022 08:45 IST

India is an ancient civilisation but a young republic: Prez

"India is an ancient civilisation but a young republic," said President Ram Nath Kovind in his address on Republic Day eve.

India is an ancient civilisation but a young republic. For us, nation-building is a constant endeavour. As in a family, so in a nation; one generation works hard to ensure a better future for the next generation. pic.twitter.com/uqaAsNsSJn

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) January 25, 2022

Jan 26, 2022 08:43 IST

Nepal wishes India on Republic Day

Nepal President Bidya Devi Bhandari, PM Sher Bahadur Deuba, and Foreign Minister Narayan Khadka extended wishes to India on 73rd Republic Day.

Nepal President Bidya Devi Bhandari, PM Sher Bahadur Deuba, & Foreign Minister Dr. Narayan Khadka, extend felicitations on the occasion of the 73rd #RepublicDayIndia pic.twitter.com/ZKZVjh6oBc

— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2022

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