69th R-Day Marked With a Grand Parade and ASEAN Leaders as Guest

The National Capital braved a foggy winter morning to celebrate the 69th Republic Day with pomp and splendour. While dignitaries from 10 ASEAN countries witnessed the military might and cultural tableaus on display at the grand parade in New Delhi, flag-hoisting ceremonies and parades were held across the country.Dignitaries from Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia among a record 10 chief guests at the Republic Day paradeCorporal Jyoti Prakash Nirala posthumously awarded Ashok Chakra ahead of parade All women motorcycle team of BSF “Seema Bhawani” performed at the parade18 children given bravery awards of which three were posthumous This year, 18 children were conferred with the bravery award, of which three were posthumous honours.The BSF motor cycle women team 'Seema Bhawani' led by sub inspector Stanzin Naryang performed at the Republic Day parade.The Assam tableau at Republic Day parade is based on traditional mask used in religious dances and drama in Satras (Vaishnava monasteries) and Namghars (Prayer halls).The Akash weapon system of 27 Air Defence Regiment (Amritsar Air Field), led by Captain Shikha Yadav and Captain Mohammad Yunis Khan marched in the Republic Day.The camel-mounted band of the Border Security Force, the only one of its kind in the world, played Hum Hai Seema Suraksha Bal, as they marched past.Weapon locating radar SWATHI – an indigenous radar that can simultaneously track upto seven targets – made its way down Rajpath for the Republic Day parade.Brahmos Missile System of 881 Missile Regiment displayed at the Republic Day parade. It is the only Super Sonic Cruise Missile presently available in the world.The ex-servicemen tableau paid tribute to the late Marshal of the Indian Air Force, Arjan Singh.A contingent of Rajputana Rifles marched with the flags of the ASEAN nations that are the chief guests for the parade.The 69th Republic Day parade begins, being led by GoC Delhi area Lt Gen Asit Mistry.Ashok Chakra awarded posthumously to Corporal Jyoti Prakash Nirala was martyred after a six-hour operation with terrorists in Kashmir on 18 November, 2017. Nirala also neutralised Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi’s nephew. The award was received by the widow of the Garud Commando.President Kovind has arrived at Rajpath for the Republic Day parade.Leaders of 10 ASEAN countries have begun to trickle in to the venue. This is believed to be the highest number of chief guests to attend a Republic Day parade yet. PM Modi held bilateral talks with the leaders on 25 January.President Ram Nath Kovind has left Rashtrapati Bhavan for the Republic Day parade. This is President Kovind’s first Republic Day since taking office. The President is escorted by 46 bodyguards on Bay and Dark Bay coloured mounts. Raised in 1773, the President's Bodyguard is the oldest and senior-most Regiment of the Indian Army.President Kovind Addresses Nation Ahead of Republic DayPrime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute to soldiers at the Amar Jawan Jyoti along with the three armed forces chiefs, ahead of the Republic Day parade.Home Minister Rajnath Singh unfurled the tricolour at his home in Delhi.Mohan Bhagwat Unfurls Flag in Kerala SchoolRSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat unfurled the national flag in a private school in Palakkad, Kerala.Different states have begun with their Republic Day parade and celebrations.BJP president Amit Shah unfurls the tricolour at the party headquarters in Delhi on Republic Day.The Rashtrapati Bhavan, state assemblies and other government buildings were illuminated ahead of the Republic Day.With help from 'Google Maps' that will guide people on traffic restrictions and alternative routes in place for the Republic Day parade, the Delhi Traffic Police will be ensuring Delhi'ites do not face inconvenience when they step out on Friday.The parade will start at 9:50 am from Vijay Chowk and proceed towards the Red Fort Grounds through the Rajpath, India Gate, Tilak Marg, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg and Netaji Subhash Marg.The entry and exit from Central Secretariat and Udyog metro stations will be closed from 5 am till 12 noon.The entry and exit from metro stations Lok Kalyan Marg (formerly known as Race Course) and Patel Chowk will be closed from 8.45 am till 12 noon.The national capital has been brought under a ground-to-air security cover in view of the Republic Day celebrations and the visit of 10 ASEAN leaders in Delhi.Thousands of armed personnel have been keeping a tight vigil for Republic Day in Delhi and in border areas of the city to ensure a smooth passage of the celebrations tomorrow.Additional security personnel will be deployed on high-rises with anti-aircraft guns, the official said.CCTV cameras have been installed and control rooms have been set up to monitor the feed from the cameras. Police officials were maintaining a tight vigil at strategic points.The national capital has been brought under a ground-to-air security cover in view of the Republic Day celebrations and the visit of 10 ASEAN leaders for a high-profile summit, a senior police official said on Thursday, 25 January.Thousands of armed personnel have been keeping a tight vigil for Republic Day in New Delhi and in border areas of the city to ensure the celebrations are peaceful. Additional security personnel will be deployed on high-rises with anti-aircraft guns, the official said.Closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras have been installed and control rooms have been set up to monitor the feed from the cameras. The police maintained a tight vigil at strategic points.All market places have been put on alert and Delhi Police teams were carrying out security audits. The police has deployed dog squads in key market areas.Leaves of police personnel have been cancelled, the official said.The entire central and New Delhi region will have nearly 50,000 security personnel drawn from the Delhi Police and the central security forces. Several security layers have been put in place and Delhi Police personnel, along with paramilitary and NSG commandos, have been deployed.The visiting ASEAN leaders, after attending the ASEAN Summit on Thursday, 25 January, will be the chief guests at the Republic Day parade on Friday, 26 January.The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a multilateral body, comprising Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei, Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam.Air Force Veteran Remembers India’s 1st Republic DayMy Memories of President’s Tea Party and the 1st Republic DayA total of 795 police personnel will be awarded police medals on Republic Day this year, a Home Ministry statement said on Wednesday, 24 January.These include 107 police medals for gallantry, 75 President’s police medals for distinguished service, and 613 police medals for meritorious service.Among the 107 Gallantry awardees, 66 are from Jammu and Kashmir, 35 from Maoist-affected areas, and three from the northeast region.Gallantry awardees comprise 38 from the Jammu and Kashmir Police, 35 from the Central Reserve Police Force, and 10 from the Chhattisgarh Police.This year, five Indian Police Service officers will receive police medals for gallantry, the statement said, adding that tighter norms were used to select awardees for the President's police medals for distinguished service and police medals for meritorious service this time.Indian Army’s Show of Strength Before the 69th Republic DayArmy Veteran Recalls 1st Republic Day and Service Days in 1950(At The Quint, we question everything. 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