Live: Grand 71st Republic parade day at Rajpath concludes

India is celebrating its 71st Republic Day today (January 26) marking it with grand celebrations in the national capital and all across the nation. The Republic Day is celebrated to honour the historic date when the country completed its transition towards becoming an independent republic after its constitution came into effect.

The main Republic Day celebration is held in the national capital, New Delhi, at the Rajpath before the President of India.This year, amid the presence of Brazilian President Jair Messias Bolsonaro in the national capital to represent the 71st Republic Day Parade of India as a chief guest, the country is all set to showcase its military might, cultural diversity, social and economic progress on display at the majestic Rajpath.

The 90-minutes parade will commence with President Ram Nath Kovind taking the 21-gun salute. 

The march will begin at 1000 hours from Vijay Chowk to the Red Fort, via the traditional route of Rajpath.

26 January 2020

12:36 PM

Visuals: Republic Day celebrations in Lucknow. 

12:34 PM

Visuals: Republic Day celebrations at Ajmer 

11:38 AM

PM Narendra Modi greets people at Rajpath 

11:33 AM

President of India Ram Nath Kovind and President of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro, leave as the Republic Day parade comes to end. 

11:30 AM

Republic parade culminates with Su-30MKI aircraft performing Vertical Charlie over Rajpath

11:25 AM

Five Jaguar Deep penetration strike aircraft, in ‘Arrowhead’ formation flypast at a speed of 780 kmph. The formation is led by Group Captain Parijat Saurabh. 

11:19 AM

Wing Commander SK Chauhan leads the 'Vic' formation, comprising three Dornier aircraft. The captains of the other two aircraft are Squadron Leader Vikas Kumar and Squadron Leader Abhishek Vashisht.

11:17 AM

21 women daredevils form majestic pyramid structure at Republic Day parade in Rajpath.

Delhi: 21 women on five motorcycles make a human pyramid. Assistant Sub Inspector Anita Kumari VV leads this formation. pic.twitter.com/3Ozl28j4MO

— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2020

11:16 AM

Inspector Seema Nag salutes standing on top of a moving motorcycle

Delhi: Inspector Seema Nag, salutes standing on top of a moving motorcycle. Head Constable Meena Chaudhary is displaying the ready position to fire two pistols
in both her hands while balancing herself on the motorcycle. pic.twitter.com/VtqRRHgaJd

— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2020

11:12 AM

Head constable Meena Chaudhary displays pistol position at motorcycle in Rajpath.

11:12 AM

Rajasthani folk dance performed by students of Sarvodya Kanya Vidyalaya, New Delhi.

11:06 AM

Recipients of Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puruskar 2020, including 9 children, including 18 girls and 31 boys participated in Republic Day parade. 

11:04 AM

150 school girls from Gujarat perform Garba, representing west zone cultural centre - Udaipur during Republic Day parade at Rajpath. 

11:02 AM

CPWD horticulture tableau's  with the theme is 'Kashmir se Kanyakumari'

Delhi: CPWD horticulture tableau's theme is 'Kashmir se Kanyakumari'-shows memorial of Swami Vivekananda Kanyakumari, a 'Shikara' on the Dal lake and the Sanchi Stupa, Madhya Pradesh pic.twitter.com/NuRYxVmkvU

— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2020

10:58 AM

Tableau of Department for promotion of industry and internal trade showcases startups in India during Republic Day event at Rajpath.

10:57 AM

Tableau of Ministry of Shipping showcases the theme 'Glorious past and vibrant future'.

10:54 AM

22 tableaux, showing the cultural heritage of states and UTs on display at Rajpath on 71st Republic Day.

10:52 AM

Telangana tableaux depicts Bathukamma, a floral festival of the state. 

Delhi: Telangana tableaux depicts Bathukamma, a floral festival of the state and tableaux of Assam depicts bamboo and cane crafts from the state. pic.twitter.com/JMUNwXWb74

— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2020

10:52 AM

Tableau of Jammu and Kashmir depicts govt's back-to village programme.

Delhi: The tableau of Jammu and Kashmir being showcased at the #RepublicDay parade. Jammu and Kashmir government’s ‘Back to Village’ program is the theme of the union territory's tableau, this year. pic.twitter.com/URFbGnP7K8

— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2020

10:51 AM

Karnataka tableau depicts the concept of Anubhava Mantapa, representing universal human values during the Republic Day parade at Rajpath.

10:51 AM

Andhra Pradesh tableau showcases traditional dance and lifestyle of people.

10:50 AM

Tableau of Uttar Pradesh showcases cultural and religious tourism at Rajpath.

10:47 AM

Tableau of Himachal Pradesh passes by Rajpath

10:47 AM

Rajasthan's tableau showcases the architectural beauty of the state.

10:44 AM

Tami Nadu showcases folk arts of Tamilians at Rajpath

10:39 AM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, senior BJP leader LK Advani, BJP President JP Nadda, Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and others witness the Republic Day parade at Rajpath.

10:38 AM

Birla Balika Vidyapeeth band being led by senior under officer Charu Surana marchpast at Rajpath.

Delhi: Birla Balika Vidyapeeth, Pilani's band is led by Senior Under Officer Charu Surana. The school has been continuously participating in the Republic Day parade for 56 years consecutively. pic.twitter.com/alxiPG4JOe

— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2020

10:36 AM

Camel Contingent of Border Security Force under the command of Deputy Commandant Ghanshyam Singh passes by Rajpath.

Delhi: The Camel Contingent of Border Security Force under the command of Deputy Commandant Ghanshyam Singh. BSF's motto is ‘Duty unto Death’; There are over 75 different dress items which are necessary to ceremonially dress the camels and riders of the Force pic.twitter.com/PtfjTzZFL1

— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2020

10:35 AM

Deputy Commandant Ghanshyam Singh leads camel contingent of the BSF.

10:35 AM

Assistant Commissioner of Police Sudhanshu Dhama leads the Delhi Police marching contingent. 

10:32 AM

Bandmaster sub-inspector Rajinder Singh leads Delhi Police Band during parade at Rajpath. 

10:32 AM

Indo-Tibetan Border Police band being led by bandmaster Inspector Diwakar Prasad marchpast at Rajpath. 

10:31 AM

Central Reserve Police Force contingent being led by Assistant Commandant Sandeep Patel passes by Rajpath

10:30 AM

Inspector Shamsher Lal leads Centre Reserve Police Force brass band.

10:30 AM

Lieutenant Vivek Aijay More is commanding DRDO's Air Defence Tactical Control Radar.

Delhi: Lieutenant Vivek Vijay More, of 140 Air Defence Regiment, leads the Air Defence Tactical Control Radar being showcased at the parade at Rajpath. #RepublicDay pic.twitter.com/CxFg2wamOu

— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2020

10:25 AM

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 during Republic Day parade at Rajpath.

10:23 AM

Naval contingent of 144 sailors being led by Lieutenant Jitin Malkat as contingent commander.

10:21 AM

Captain Tanya Shergill leading Corps of the Signals marching contingent at Rajpath. She is the first Indian woman 'Parade Adjutant' to lead an all-men contingent.

10:19 AM

Major Anjum Gorkha leading the elegant contingent of Khalsas of Sikh Light Infantry Regiment

10:16 AM

Newly-inducted 5 metre short span bridging system being led by Captain Adhiraj Pathak showcased at Rajpath.

10:16 AM

Passing by, Sarvatra Bridge System, led by Captain Anmol Preet Singh.

10:16 AM

Advanced Light Helicopters - Weapon System Integrated Rudra and 2 Advanced Light Helicopters, Dhruv of Army Aviation in ‘Diamond’ formation flypast Rajath.

10:13 AM

Captain Mrigank Bhardwaj of 93 field regiment leads Dhanush gun system

10:12 AM

President Kovind along with Guest of Honour Jair M Bolsonaro flanked by President's Bodyguard, arrives at the Saluting Dias at Rajpath.

#PresidentKovind along with Guest of Honour @jairbolsonaro flanked by President's Bodyguard, arrives at the Saluting Dias at Rajpath #RepublicDayParade2020 #RepublicDay2020 pic.twitter.com/e9PHCAbOSb

— PIB India (@PIB_India) January 26, 2020

10:10 AM

Indian army showcases its strength at Rajpath - showcases the battle tank of the Indian Army, T- 90 Bhishma, commanded by Captain Sunny Chahar of 86 Armoured Regiment, at the Rajpath.

10:05 AM

Parade Commander, Lieutenant General Asit Mistry led the Republic Day parade at Rajpath

Delhi: This year's #Republic Day parade is led by the Parade Commander, Lieutenant General Asit Mistry, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Sena Medal, Vishisht Seva Medal, General Officer Commanding, Headquarters Delhi Area pic.twitter.com/Vh0IXfRvHx

— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2020

10:03 AM

Republic day parade begins at Rajpath

10:02 AM

President of India Ram Nath Kovind accompanied by President of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro, welcomed by Prime Minister Modi at Rajpath.

Delhi: President of India Ram Nath Kovind accompanied by President of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro, arrive at Rajpath. #RepublicDay pic.twitter.com/mzaTEwxcp3

— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2020

09:53 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Rajpath, Republic Day parade to begin shortly.

09:46 AM

President of India Ram Nath and President of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro, the chief guest for this year to shortly arrive at Rajpath for Republic day program.

09:39 AM

PM Modi arrives at National War Memorial at India Gate. This is for the first time that the Prime Minister is paying homage to martyrs at the National War Memorial instead of Amar Jawan Jyoti.

09:34 AM

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.

Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel with the national flag celebrating #RepublicDay at 17,000 feet today. The temperature in Ladakh at present is minus 20 degrees Celsius. pic.twitter.com/FwnADvE5a2

— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2020

09:33 AM

Odisha CM and Biju Janata Dal leader Naveen Patnaik hoist the tricolour at the party headquarters in Bhubaneswar on Republic Day,.

Odisha: Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Naveen Patnaik hoist the tricolour at the party headquarters in Bhubaneswar on #RepublicDay pic.twitter.com/3Coser6wqP

— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2020

09:33 AM

Chennai: Republic Day parade underway at Kamarajar Road off Marina Beach

Chennai: Republic Day parade underway at Kamarajar Road off Marina Beach pic.twitter.com/gB7zLY9fE5

— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2020

09:32 AM

Mumbai: Sanjeev Mittal, General Manager of Central Railway unfurls the national flag at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus on Republic Day.

Mumbai: Sanjeev Mittal, General Manager of Central Railway unfurls the national flag at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus on #RepublicDayIndia pic.twitter.com/2RYYO4Pi2h

— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2020

09:18 AM

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal hoists the national flag at his residence on the occasion of 71st Republic day.

Delhi: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal hoists the national flag at his residence on #RepublicDay pic.twitter.com/WJkibcetiB

— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2020

09:17 AM

Crowds in large numbers arrives at Rajpath to witness the 71st Republic Day celebration of India. Army Parade to begin shortly. 

08:27 AM

Visuals: BJP President Jagat Prakash Nadda hoists the tricolour at party headquarters on Republic Day.

Delhi: BJP President Jagat Prakash Nadda hoists the tricolour at party headquarters on #RepublicDay pic.twitter.com/t6XI7qQgyf

— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2020

08:25 AM

Visuals: The tricolour unfurled at Delhi's Shaheen Bagh, on Republic Day today.

Delhi: The tricolour unfurled at Shaheen Bagh, on #RepublicDay today. pic.twitter.com/6kEVz4iAQu

— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2020

08:22 AM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi greets people of Republic Day, tweets, "My best wishes to each & every Indian on this our Republic Day."

07:42 AM

Visuals: Security tightened in the national capital for Republic Day. Visuals from Janpath and Rafi Marg.

Delhi: Security tightened in the national capital for #RepublicDay; visuals from Janpath & Rafi Marg. pic.twitter.com/IiN8c3iNNt

— ANI (@ANI) January 25, 2020

07:41 AM

Google marks India's 71st Republic Day with a doodle depicting country's rich cultural heritage

Google marks India's 71st Republic Day with a doodle depicting country's rich cultural heritage

Read @ANI Story | https://t.co/weQ4lzqB42 pic.twitter.com/lJbzeTiUKD

— ANI Digital (@ani_digital) January 26, 2020

07:35 AM

PM Modi greets citizens on India's 71st Republic Day. 

Wishing everyone a happy #RepublicDay.

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— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 26, 2020

07:33 AM

Over 2,000 Traffic Police personnel have been deployed for smooth flow of traffic and facilitation of spectators and visitors to Rajpath.

07:33 AM

The main zone of Rajpath will be closed till 12 pm on Sunday. No traffic will be allowed on Rajpath from Vijay Chowk to India Gate from 6 pm on Saturday till the parade gets over on Sunday.

07:33 AM

Around 5,000 to 6,000 Delhi Police personnel deployed in New Delhi district along with 50 companies of paramilitary forces. 

07:32 AM

Sharpshooters and snipers deployed atop high-rise buildings to keep a watch on the eight-km-long parade route from Rajpath to the Red Fort on Sunday.

07:32 AM

Special security arrangements have been made for Brazilian President Bolsonaro, who is the chief guest for the Republic Day parade, Deputy Commissioner of Police (New Delhi Zone) Eish Singhal said.

07:32 AM

Facial recognition system and drones are part of the measures taken by the Delhi Police for the occasion and 10,000 security personnel have been deployed to maintain vigil, officials said.

07:32 AM

The national capital has been brought under a multi-layered security cover with thousands of armed personnel keeping a hawk-eyed vigil for the 71st Republic Day celebrations where Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro will be the chief guest.