President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro left as the Republic Day 2020 parade has concluded. Bolsonaro was the visiting chief guest this year. He is scheduled to wind up his visit today and head back to Brasilia later today.
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Republic Day 2020 Live News Updates: PM Modi, Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro Leave as R-Day Parade Concludes
The Republic Day, an annual national celebration in India, marks the adoption of the Constitution on the 26th of January in 1950. On this day, the independent India declared itself a constitutional republic, where all citizens irrespective of their caste, class, creed, colour or religion, will be granted equal rights.
26 Jan, 11:31 (IST)
The Indian Air Force (IAF) displayed aerial extravaganza with "arrowhead" and "vic" formations in the sky. See visuals below:
26 Jan, 11:27 (IST)
For the first time, the CRPF women personnel performed the daredevil stunt on bikes, as part of the Republic Day parade. See visuals below:
26 Jan, 11:04 (IST)
The Jammu & Kashmir tableau in Republic Day highlights the government's "back to village" program. The initiative is underway in the Union Territory for the last two months, and is aimed at building confidence between the government and the rural citizens.
26 Jan, 10:35 (IST)
Captain Tanya Shergill has become the first women personnel of the armed forces to lead an all-men marching contingent in the Republic Day parade. See visuals below:
26 Jan, 10:31 (IST)
The Indian Navy showcases its assets like Boeing P8I Long Range Maritime Patrol aircraft and the Kolkata Class Destroyer and the Kalvari Class submarine. The indigenous aircraft carrier Vikrant under construction at the Cochin Shipyard.
26 Jan, 10:10 (IST)
The Republic Day parade has begun, with Parade Commander Lieutenant General Asit Mistry leading the procession. Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro is in attendance, seated alongside President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
26 Jan, 09:42 (IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to martyrs at the National War Memorial. He laid a wreath at the memorial and was accompanied by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat, Army Chief Gen Naravane, Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh and Air Force Chief Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria.
26 Jan, 09:21 (IST)
The crowd continues to swell at Delhi's Rajpath, with the Republic Day parade expected to begin shortly.
26 Jan, 09:17 (IST)
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hoisted the national flag at his residence in the national capital to mark Republic Day 2020.
26 Jan, 08:36 (IST)
Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel with the national flag celebrating Republic Day at 17,000 feet today. The temperature in Ladakh at present is minus 20 degrees Celsius.
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26 Jan, 07:57 (IST)
The Republic Day parade, which is keenly awaited by scores of Indian citizens, will begin at Delhi's Rajpath at 9:00 am. The parade could be viewed live on state broadcaster Doordarshan. Stay tuned here for the live news and updates.
New Delhi, January 26: The 71st Republic Day is being observed across India today, with the marquee celebrations scheduled to be held at Rajpath in the national capital. The iconic Republic Day parade, which highlights the strength and diversity of India, will begin at 9:00 am and is expected to end at 11:30 am. Stay tuned here for the live news and updates on Republic Day 2020.
The parade will be witnessed by the entire Indian political establishment, including leaders cutting across party lines. President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi would be seated alongside the chief guest - visiting Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. Republic Day 2020: List of Tableaux to Feature in R-Day Parade.
The parade this year would witness a total of 26 tableaux - 15 from the states, one from the union territory of Jammu & Kashmir and six from central ministries and departments. The tableaux were shortlisted from 56 proposals sent to the Defence Ministry.
On the occasion of Republic Day, the schedule of PM Modi's monthly radio show - Mann Ki Baat - has been rejigged. Instead of being aired at 11 am, the show would now be broadcasted by Doordarshan and All India Radio at 6 pm in the evening.
The Republic Day, an annual national celebration in India, marks the adoption of the Constitution on the 26th of January in 1950. On this day, the independent India declared itself a constitutional republic, where all citizens irrespective of their caste, class, creed, colour or religion, will be granted equal rights.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 26, 2020 07:54 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).