India Republic Day -- HIGHLIGHTS,
-Several-layer security network of 25, 000 policemen deployed across Delhi
-South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is the chief guest on the event
-This is the continue big public event prior to the general elections due in May
New Delhi: A wonderful display of India's armed service might, complete with a grand celebration of the armed forces and a fascinating flypast by fighter aircraft of the Air Force, marked the particular 70th Republic Day activities at Delhi's Rajpath right now.
More than 20 tableaux of the states and central government and colourful cultural performances by means of children represented the place's soft power. Among the a variety of VIPs and foreign dignitaries who attended the event has been chief guest Cyril Ramaphosa, the president of South Africa. The city has been under any security blanket since the criminal arrest of two suspected Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists on Thursday rapid 25, 000 policemen are actually deployed.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was in a yellowish orange turban, started the particular celebrations with a tribute to the martyrs at the Amar Jawan Jyoti in Delhi's India Gate in presence regarding Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and the three service chiefs.
PM Modi was among the first to greet the people about the Republic Day. "Happy Republic Day to all fellow Indians, " his tweet go through.
Greetings also came from a variety of ministers, including Union Minister Union Minister Arun Jaitley, who is recuperating after a surgical treatment in the US.
The overall theme to the Republic Day celebrations this season is the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The particular tableaux of many states are generally themed on the Father of the Nation.
Woman power has been on dazzling display on the parade, with an all-women Assam Rifles contingent in the lead and a woman officer staying part of the team performing bike stunts. Contingents of the Fast, Army Services Corps along with a unit of Corps regarding Signals were led by means of women officers.
Chief invitees Cyril Ramaphosa is followed by first lady Dr Tshepo Motsepe and a high-level delegation, including nine ministers, mature officials and a 50-member business contingent, who are on a two-day visit. This is Mr Ramaphosa's first India tour as being the head of the state.
Almost all of the central ministers and resistance leaders attended the event. Ex - prime ministers Manmohan Singh and Deve Gowda had been among those present on the event.
Four Indian National Armed service (INA) veterans, all old over 90 years, are taking part in the parade for the first time. The other highlights include the artillery pistol system M777 American Ultra-Light Howitzers, the Main Battle Fish tank (MBT) T-90 and the Made-in-India Akash Weapon System.
The particular Jallianwala Bagh massacre, which took place on Baisakhi day time in 1919, will be the concept of the the Punjab tableau. It will be the third time in a line that Punjab is taking part in the Republic Day celebration.
Two alleged Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) members were arrested with charges of planning fright strikes in the national funds during Republic Day activities, Delhi Police officials explained on Thursday. Thousands of law enforcement officials personnel have been deployed inside city.
The Delhi Community trains is partially limited as part of the security arrangements, the particular Delhi Metro Rail Business said. The entry and also exit points at Key Secretariat and Udyog Bhawan Metro stations will remain sealed between 6 am and also 12 noon. The Patel Chowk and Lok Kalyan Marg Metro stations will closed from 8. 45 am to 12 evening.
