New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted the nation on the 67th Republic Day, which is being celebrated amid heightened security in the wake of the terror threats from outfits like ISIS.
French President Francois Hollande will be the chief guest for the Republic Day celebrations in the national capital as President Pranab Mukherjee will unfurl the Tricolour at the Rajpath.
There are many firsts as well for the Republic Day celebrations at Rajpath, such as parade by a dog contingent after a gap of 26 years and a tableau from the Election Commission.
Here are the highlights:
# 127-year-old Garhwal Rifles, which participated in both the wars, march ahead at Rajpath.
# The Corps of Signal, which has been decorated with several gallantry honours, march at Rajpath.
# Akash, the first indegenously developed weapon system, displayed. Akash participated in 1965 and 1971 wars.
# Mighty Brahmos missiles displayed at Rajpath
# Tank T-90 Bhishm, Indian Army's main battle tanks, displayed at Rajpath. It can fire four types of ammunition.
# French Army contingent, led by a military band, march at Rajpath.
# Commander Lt General Rajan Ravindran leads Republic Day parade.
# First formation of four MI-17 V5 choppers showers petals, greeting spectators
# President awards Ashok Chakra to Lance Naik Mohan Nath Goswami posthumously
# Tricolour hoisted at Rajpath:
# President Pranab Mukherjee and France President Francois Hollande arrive at Rajpath:
# Vice President Hamid Ansari arrives at Rajpath to attend the Republic Day celebrations.
09:51(IST)
Guard commander gives 'Salami Shastr' and 'Shok Shastr' at Amar Jawan Jyoti, 2-minute silence observed.
09:46(IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lays wreath at Amar Jawan Jyoti in the national capital09:45(IST)
Chief guest French President Francois Hollande leaves from Rashtrapati Bhawan
09:41(IST)
Union Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar lays wreath at Amar Jawan Jyoti, India Gate.
09:40(IST)
Armed forces chiefs pay tribute to martyrs at Amar Jawan Jyoti in the national capital.
09:18(IST)
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh hoist Tricolour at Manekshaw ground in the national capital.
08:42(IST)
A multi-layer security blanket has been thrown around the national capital with anti-aircraft guns and LMGs positioned at vantage points in view of intelligence inputs that terror groups may target some important installations in the city.
Over 40,000 Delhi Police and paramilitary personnel have been put on guard for the Republic Day.
08:39(IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday morning greeted the nation on the occasion of the 67th Republic Day. Taking to Twitter, the Prime Minister also paid tributes to "all great personalities who framed our Constitution".
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