NEW DELHI: The 74th Republic Day Parade was once concerning the impressive show of made-in-India guns, greater function of ‘Nari Shakti’ within the military and indicators of the rustic leaving at the back of its colonial previous.
Earlier than the graduation of the majestic parade on Kartavya Trail, PM Narendra Modi led the country in harking back to the martyrs via laying a wreath on the Nationwide Warfare Memorial.
For the primary time within the historical past of India’s Republic Day, the British-era 25-pounder weapons, which have been used for many years for the 21-gun salute, have been changed with the indigenous 105mm Indian Box Weapons. The antique artillery, which was once as soon as used within the Global Warfare II, fell silent and the desi weapons boomed for the ceremonial gun salute. Although the 105 mm desi weapons have been used for the primary time on Independence Day final yr, this was once the primary time they have been used on Republic Day. Additionally, in a primary, an Egyptian President — Abdel Fattah El –Sisi — was once the particular visitor of the parade. He got here in conjunction with a contingent of the Egyptian Military team of workers who have been the primary to march on Kartavya Trail.
Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, AVSM, Normal-Officer-Commanding, Delhi House, was once the parade commander. Maj Gen Bhavnish Kumar, Leader of Personnel Delhi House, was once the second one -in-command. President of India Droupadi Murmu, who may be the excellent commander of the military, took the salute as Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth led the parade. The Indian Military was once represented via fastened columns of 61 Cavalry, 9 mechanised columns, six marching contingents and a fly previous via helicopters of Military Aviation — two ALH (Dhruv) & two ALH weapon machine built-in Rudra choppers.
3 Param Vir Chakra & 3 Ashok Chakra awardees participated within the parade. And Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar Vijetas have been in open Gypsies. Returning to its outdated conventional course, the parade began from Vijay Chowk at 10.30 am and the contingents marched proper as much as Pink Castle as the constraints imposed throughout the Covid pandemic that ended in the curtailment of the parade for some years have been lifted this time.
Particular options of the Republic Day parade have been the participation of the 120-member army contingent from Egypt and newly-recruited Agniveers. The point of interest of this yr’s parade was once on ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ as virtually all guns techniques that have been showcased have been indigenously made similar to major fight tanks Arjun MK-1, Ok-9 Vajra self-propelled howitzer weapons, BMP, Akash missiles, BrahMos and Nag missiles. 3 fast response preventing automobiles, two 10m quick span bridges and a cell microwave node & cell community centre have been a part of the mechanised column.
But even so the mechanised and fastened columns, there have been 8 marching contingents of the military this time. Of them, six contingents have been from the Military and one each and every from the IAF and Army. In all, there have been 16 contingents, together with from the police and paramilitary forces.
Lt Commander Disha Amrith, 29, was once the primary Army lady officer to guide a naval contingent of 144 sailors, showcasing the expanding function of ‘Nari Shakti’ within the army. Armed with attack rifles, girls infantrymen in vibrant uniforms, most often deployed alongside the desolate tract border with Pakistan, have been for the primary time joined the BSF camel contingent. Ladies officials have been additionally a part of the contingents of Corps of Alerts, Military Air Defence and Military Daredevils. Lt Chetna Sharma from Military Air Defence Corps saluted the excellent commander from the automobile sporting the Akash missile defence machine.
A number of college girls and boys as a part of the NCC and NSS marching contingents additionally participated within the parade
A complete of 27 tableaux from more than a few states, departments & military participated. Of them, 17 have been from states and UTs, and 6 from more than a few ministries and departments — depicting India’s colourful cultural heritage and financial and social growth.
The house ministry displayed two tableaux — one each and every via the Narcotics Keep watch over Bureau and Central Armed Police Forces — whilst one each and every was once exhibited via the ministries of agriculture, tribal affairs, tradition and CPWD. The theme of the DRDO tableau was once “Securing Country with Efficient Surveillance, Communique and Neutralising Threats”. The Army tableau showcased India’s first passenger drone, Varuna, which can quickly be inducted into the army.
There have been interesting cultural performances via a bunch of artistes decided on via ‘Vande Bharatam’ competitions from around the nation.
The spectators cheered so much when a group of “Daredevils”, belonging to the Corps of Alerts, confirmed tough acrobatic strikes at the 50 cc bikes operating on Kartavya Trail. One of the most Daredevils confirmed his talents via mountain climbing an over 18-foot ladder fastened on his bike. The group of Daredevils was once co-led via a girl officer, Lt Dimple Singh Bhati, who participated on this parade for the primary time. A primary-generation Military officer who hails from Jodhpur, Lt Dimple have been training for the final 365 days for this nowadays.
Earlier than the graduation of the majestic parade on Kartavya Trail, PM Narendra Modi led the country in harking back to the martyrs via laying a wreath on the Nationwide Warfare Memorial.
For the primary time within the historical past of India’s Republic Day, the British-era 25-pounder weapons, which have been used for many years for the 21-gun salute, have been changed with the indigenous 105mm Indian Box Weapons. The antique artillery, which was once as soon as used within the Global Warfare II, fell silent and the desi weapons boomed for the ceremonial gun salute. Although the 105 mm desi weapons have been used for the primary time on Independence Day final yr, this was once the primary time they have been used on Republic Day. Additionally, in a primary, an Egyptian President — Abdel Fattah El –Sisi — was once the particular visitor of the parade. He got here in conjunction with a contingent of the Egyptian Military team of workers who have been the primary to march on Kartavya Trail.
Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, AVSM, Normal-Officer-Commanding, Delhi House, was once the parade commander. Maj Gen Bhavnish Kumar, Leader of Personnel Delhi House, was once the second one -in-command. President of India Droupadi Murmu, who may be the excellent commander of the military, took the salute as Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth led the parade. The Indian Military was once represented via fastened columns of 61 Cavalry, 9 mechanised columns, six marching contingents and a fly previous via helicopters of Military Aviation — two ALH (Dhruv) & two ALH weapon machine built-in Rudra choppers.
3 Param Vir Chakra & 3 Ashok Chakra awardees participated within the parade. And Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar Vijetas have been in open Gypsies. Returning to its outdated conventional course, the parade began from Vijay Chowk at 10.30 am and the contingents marched proper as much as Pink Castle as the constraints imposed throughout the Covid pandemic that ended in the curtailment of the parade for some years have been lifted this time.
Particular options of the Republic Day parade have been the participation of the 120-member army contingent from Egypt and newly-recruited Agniveers. The point of interest of this yr’s parade was once on ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ as virtually all guns techniques that have been showcased have been indigenously made similar to major fight tanks Arjun MK-1, Ok-9 Vajra self-propelled howitzer weapons, BMP, Akash missiles, BrahMos and Nag missiles. 3 fast response preventing automobiles, two 10m quick span bridges and a cell microwave node & cell community centre have been a part of the mechanised column.
But even so the mechanised and fastened columns, there have been 8 marching contingents of the military this time. Of them, six contingents have been from the Military and one each and every from the IAF and Army. In all, there have been 16 contingents, together with from the police and paramilitary forces.
Lt Commander Disha Amrith, 29, was once the primary Army lady officer to guide a naval contingent of 144 sailors, showcasing the expanding function of ‘Nari Shakti’ within the army. Armed with attack rifles, girls infantrymen in vibrant uniforms, most often deployed alongside the desolate tract border with Pakistan, have been for the primary time joined the BSF camel contingent. Ladies officials have been additionally a part of the contingents of Corps of Alerts, Military Air Defence and Military Daredevils. Lt Chetna Sharma from Military Air Defence Corps saluted the excellent commander from the automobile sporting the Akash missile defence machine.
A number of college girls and boys as a part of the NCC and NSS marching contingents additionally participated within the parade
A complete of 27 tableaux from more than a few states, departments & military participated. Of them, 17 have been from states and UTs, and 6 from more than a few ministries and departments — depicting India’s colourful cultural heritage and financial and social growth.
The house ministry displayed two tableaux — one each and every via the Narcotics Keep watch over Bureau and Central Armed Police Forces — whilst one each and every was once exhibited via the ministries of agriculture, tribal affairs, tradition and CPWD. The theme of the DRDO tableau was once “Securing Country with Efficient Surveillance, Communique and Neutralising Threats”. The Army tableau showcased India’s first passenger drone, Varuna, which can quickly be inducted into the army.
There have been interesting cultural performances via a bunch of artistes decided on via ‘Vande Bharatam’ competitions from around the nation.
The spectators cheered so much when a group of “Daredevils”, belonging to the Corps of Alerts, confirmed tough acrobatic strikes at the 50 cc bikes operating on Kartavya Trail. One of the most Daredevils confirmed his talents via mountain climbing an over 18-foot ladder fastened on his bike. The group of Daredevils was once co-led via a girl officer, Lt Dimple Singh Bhati, who participated on this parade for the primary time. A primary-generation Military officer who hails from Jodhpur, Lt Dimple have been training for the final 365 days for this nowadays.
Corps of Alerts Dare Devils group mesmerises the target market with their efficiency at Kartavya Trail on Republic Day https://t.co/L9nHd3M8CA
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An IL-38 maritime reconnaissance airplane, which had served the Army for just about 42 years, flew for the primary and final time as a part of the flypast. It was once some of the 50 airplane that took section within the flypast.
9 Rafale airplane, which have been lately got from France, have been additionally a part of the flypast throughout the R-Day party. 4 Rafales have been a part of the Netra formation and 4 others have been in Vajrang formation with a C-130 airplane, and one carried out the ‘Vertical Charlie’ on the finish of the flypast.
Different aerial formations throughout the flypast integrated ‘Dhawj’, ‘Rudra’, ‘Baaz’, ‘Prachand’, ‘Tiranga’, ‘Tangail’, ‘Garuda’, ‘Amrit’ and ‘Trishul’ through which different fighter and shipping airplane like Dakota, C-130 and C-17 shipping planes, AEW&C, Jaguars and Su-30 MKI participated. 3 MIG-29 airplane flew over Kartavya Trail when the marching contingents of the Indian Air Power went previous the President.
The grand finale of the 74th Republic Day parade accommodates 45 IAF airplane, one from Indian Army and 4 helicopte… https://t.co/pEPhGQa8k0
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