NEW DELHI: India showed off its military might on Thursday at Kartavya Avenue as the nation celebrated its 74th anniversary republic day.
‘Nari Shakti’ was mainly the theme of the celebration with President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a host of other dignitaries joining the people and members of the armed forces to mark the occasion of August. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi was the main guest at this ceremonial event.
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The 74th Republic Day Parade on Kartavya Road celebrates culture, diversity, courage
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Param Vir Chakra and Ashok Chakra winners at Kartavya Path in New Delhi on Thursday.
The Egyptian Armed Forces’ combined troops and operations team marched for the first time at Kartavya Road. The team was led by Colonel Mahmoud Mohamed Abdel Fattah El Kharasawy.
The 61st Cavalry Regiment, the only active Equestrian Regiment in the world, marched at Kartavya Path. Their motto is ‘Ashva Shakti Yashobal’.
AKASH weapons systems of the 27th Air Defense Missile Regiment, ‘Amritsar Airfield’, K9-Vajra-T (Self-propelled) Artillery Systems, Brahmos detachment of the 861th Missile Regiment were part of the parade yesterday. Thursday.
The naval show, designed under the theme of ‘Indian Navy – Ready for War, Reliable, Cohesive and Future Proof’, showcases the force’s multi-dimensional capabilities, “Nari Shakti ” and important assets designed and built in the country under ‘aatmanirbhar bharat’. The IAF animation, designed under the theme of ‘Indian Air Force Beyond Borders’, shows a spinning globe.
The all-women Central Reserve Police Parade, BSF Regal Camels, and NCC Men’s and Women’s Parade were part of the parade.
The scene of Andhra Pradesh rolling down the Kartavya Road as part of Republic Day celebrations here on Thursday, there is a bullock cart in front showcasing the Prabhala Theertham festival held during Makar Sankranti, the the main theme of the parade.
Ahom’s legendary General Lachit Borphukan and the revered Kamakhya Temple and other cultural heritage of Assam were depicted on the state’s animation as it rolled down the Kartvaya Road in celebration of the 74th Republic Day.
Uttarakhand on Thursday showcased religious sites and wildlife at the parade, while Kutchi embroidery and decoration is famous for its mirror work, traditional ‘bhungas’ and renewable energy production. Creation are central elements of the Gujarat scene.
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Lord Krishna preached to Arjuna in the battlefield of Kurukshetra and his “Virat Swaroop” was at the heart of the 74th Republic Day animation performed by Haryana on the Kartavya Road.
Karnataka’s animation also celebrates the power of women. Sulagitti Narasamma, a midwife, Tulsi Gowda Halakki, known as Vruksha Maate (mother of trees), and Salumarada Thimmakka (Thimmakka of the trees) have become notable names for their forgotten contributions. themselves to society.
The Uttar Pradesh scene for this year’s Republic Day parade was inspired by the celebration of Ayodhya Depotsav. The three-day Deepotsava showcase has been held since 2017 in the state.
The theme of the Tripura animation also revolves around the power of women. It highlights sustainable livelihoods through tourism and organic farming in Tripura with the active participation of women. Architectural scene of Mahamuni temple in the foreground. The scene of Arunachal Pradesh shows tourism potential in the fields of adventure, sport, ecology, culture, religion, history and archaeology.
The creation of a ‘Naya Jamma and Kashmir’ and the ancient temple in the Amarnath cave were the main themes of the JK Republic Day animation that took place on the Kartavya Road amid patriotic fervor at the ceremonial avenue.
Based on the theme ‘Tourism and Integrated Culture of Ladakh’, its animation shows the essence of UT’s harmonious relationship with nature and the rest of the world. Jharkhand animation showing the famous Baidyanath Temple located in Deoghar. Lord Birsa Munda is depicted at the front of the scene.
Colorful displays of West Bengal, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu were also part of the Republic Day parade on Thursday.
The Corps of Signals Dare Devils’ daring motorcycle stunts were also part of Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path.
Fifty planes passed spectacularly during the 74th Republic Day celebration, despite the overcast weather, surprising the people.
NCB first introduced its animation at the Republic Day parade here, highlighting the message “Nasha Mukt Bharat”. Adorned with colorful flowers, CPWD’s scene at the Republic Day parade depicts biodiversity conservation, including the re-emergence of the jaguar in India 70 years after the Spotted cats are extinct from this country.
The Indian Army is represented by columns of 61 Cavalry deployed, nine mechanized columns, six backup marching squads, and one Army Aviation helicopter flyover – two ALHs (Dhruv) and two Rudra helicopter integrated ALH weapon system.
British 25 pounder gun
For the first time in India’s Republic Day history, British-era 25 pounder guns, which had been in use for decades to celebrate 21 guns, have been replaced by native Indian 105mm Field Guns. .
Vintage firecrackers, once used in World War II, were silenced and desi guns exploded in the gun salute. Although 105 mm desi guns were first used on Independence Day last year, this is the first time they have been used on Republic Day.
Native-made MBT Arjun, NAMIS, K-9 Diamond introduce
A special feature of the Republic Day parade was the participation of the 120-member army from Egypt and newly recruited Agniveers.
The focus of this year’s parade is ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ because almost all weapon display systems produced domestically such as main battle tank Arjun MK-1, self-propelled howitzer K-9 Vajra, BMP, missile Akash, missile BrahMos and Nag.
Three fast response combat vehicles, two 10m short span bridges and a mobile microwave node & mobile network hub are part of the mechanized mast.
Navy IL-38
The Navy IL-38 was also on display at the event for the first and probably last time. The IL-38 is an Indian Navy maritime patrol aircraft that has been in service for nearly 42 years. It is likely to be shut down by the end of the year, sources said.
Wheeled Armored Platform (WhAP)
The theme of the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) animation is ‘Defending the Nation with Effective Monitoring, Communication, and Neutralizing Threats’. The indigenously developed Wheeled Armored Platform (WhAP), a modular 8X8 wheeled combat platform, transported on a 70-ton trailer was exhibited by DRDO.
45 fighters
Flying past includes MiG-29, Su-30 MKI and Rafale fighter aircraft as well as transport aircraft C-130 Super Hercules and C-17 Globemaster. Rafale, Sukhoi, MiG fighters showed off various formations including Baj, Prachanda, Tiranga, Tangail, Vajrang, Garuda, Bhima, Amrit and Trishul on Kartavya Road in the presence of about 65,000 people attend.
With that, the drill along Charlie ended was performed by Air Force Rafale fighters. The ceremony ended with the singing of the national anthem and the release of tricolor balloons.