The police have said that it is adhering to SOPs regarding drones issued by the Centre, according to which the national capital is divided into three zones.
On Republic Day, the President of India, who is the first citizen of the country attends the event and unfurls the flag. It is celebrated at Rajpath in the national capital followed by parades, a tableau of the states, artillery display, etc.
Through social media, the Delhi Police have been spreading awareness among the public regarding safety precautions during the Republic Day programme.
The work on the re-development of Rajpath was going on under the Central Vista Project due to which this year, the ceremonial boulevard will look more beautiful than before.
This was the first time India began Republic Day celebrations from January 23 instead of January 24, to include the birth anniversary of late freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
The mechanised columns of the Army will show one PT-76 tank, one Centurion tank, two MBT Arjun MK-I tanks, one APC TOPAS armoured personnel carriers, one BMP-I infantry fighting vehicle and two BMP-II infantry fighting vehicles, it stated.
The parade will start from Vijay Chowk and enter National Stadium from gate number 1 via Rajpath, Amar Jawan Jyoti, India Gate, round about Princess Palace, turn left towards Tilak Marg and turn right on C-Hexagon. In order to facilitate smooth passage of the parade, no traffic will be allowed on Rajpath from Vijay Chowk to India Gate from 6 pm on Saturday till the parade is over on Sunday.
Some senior officials of the defence ministry said that the number of people that would be allowed to attend the Republic Day parade this year would be curtailed by 70-80 per cent to approximately 5,000-8,000 due to the ongoing wave of COVID-19.
An official in the ministry said that the Rajpath redevelopment project includes large scale stonework, construction of underpasses, underground amenities blocks and horticulture work and sufficient space for parking.
Cultural heritage of ancient holy town Ayodhya, replica of a Ram temple, glimpse of 'Deepotsav' and various stories from Ramayana epic were depicted in the tableau of Uttar Pradesh in the Republic Day parade on Rajpath on Tuesday.
One of the major attractions at this year's Republic Day parade was the flypast by Rafale fighter jets. Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter jets,T-90 tanks, the Samvijay electronic warfare system also enthralled the audience.
Due to the prevailing situation of coronavirus pandemic and farmers' protests, the annual Republic Day Parade of Rajpath is going to be much different this year with strict SOPs and restrictions.
Armed Forces jets, choppers on Sunday carried out a flypast parade to honour, salute the spirit of coronavirus warriors including healthcare workers, doctors, police personnel, volunteers among others who have been risking their lives ever since the outbreak. Take a look at some of the unseen breathtaking photos from Sunday's flypast.
The Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory in view of the rehearsals of the Republic Day parade in the national capital. Certain roads will remain closed for traffic. The rehearsals of Republic Day Parade 2020 will be held on Rajpath on January 17, January 18, January 20 and January 21 from Vijay Chowk to India Gate.
Seated in the front row, Gandhi and Gadkari were seen chatting and smiling while watching the grand parade.
In the many firsts, an all-women contingent of the Assam Rifles led by Major Khushboo Kanwar participated in the parade. Besides this, Captain Shikha Surbhi performed daredevil stunts and a standing salute on a moving motorcycle.
Rahul Gandhi today attended the 69th Republic Day Parade and was seen sitting in the sixth row next to Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad.
Speaking on the sidelines of the Jaipur Literature Festival, Salman Khurshid said India values protocols, but beyond protocols "there is something called good manners".
Rahul was seated in the sixth row, along with Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad.
It is for the first time ever that leaders of 10 ASEAN countries will grace the Republic Day parade as chief guests. The parade for the first time will display the amazing feats of BSF's Women Bikers Squad.
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