{"id":95141,"date":"2020-01-27T16:23:33","date_gmt":"2020-01-27T10:53:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/?p=95141"},"modified":"2020-01-27T16:23:43","modified_gmt":"2020-01-27T10:53:43","slug":"republic-day-2020-parade-highlights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/government\/republic-day-2020-parade-highlights","title":{"rendered":"Republic Day 2020 Parade Highlights"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In picture: President of India Ram Nath Kovind, President of Brazil Jair Messias Bolsonaro and Prime Minister Narendra Modi<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Parade as it unfolded<\/h1>\n

PM Modi arrives at the War Memorial<\/strong> at India Gate and pays homage to the bravery and sacrifices of the soldiers who gave their lives in the line of duty.<\/p>\n

0955 Hrs: President of India Ram Nath Kovind<\/strong> and the Chief Guest for the Republic Day Parade celebrations, President of Brazil Jair Messias Bolsonaro, <\/strong>welcomed by the President\u2019s Bodyguard (PBG).<\/p>\n

Later, PBG escorts them down Rajpath<\/strong> to the Chief Guest area. They are received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi<\/strong><\/a><\/span>, Defence Minister, the newly appointed Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and the three Service Chiefs along with other dignitaries.<\/p>\n

The National Flag<\/strong> unfolded, as the National Anthem<\/strong> played and the 21 Gun Salute<\/strong> was given to the Chief Guest.<\/p>\n

The Parade commences with Mi17<\/strong> Helicopters flying low in V formation.<\/p>\n

Lt General Asit Mistry<\/strong>, the Delhi Area, and Parade Commander<\/strong>\u00a0lead the parade, followed by Second-in-Command Maj Gen Alok Kacker.<\/p>\n

The Military Veterans<\/strong> and highest honour medal winners in Jeeps followed.<\/p>\n

The smartly turned out awe-inspiring Horsemen of the 61st<\/sup> Cavalry<\/strong> came down Rajpath in their disciplined and trained horses. The Regiment has earned 31 Battle Honours, and the contingent was led by Capt. Deepanshu Sheoran.<\/p>\n

The menacing Mechanized Tank Column of the T-90 Bhishma<\/strong> came rumbling down, led by T-90 Bhishma Capt. Sunny Chahar<\/p>\n

The recently inducted K-9 Vajra-T<\/strong>, track-mounted 155 mm Howitzer led by Capt. Abhinav Sahu of 269 Medium Regiment (Artillery) came next.<\/p>\n

Capt Mrigank Bhardwaj next led the recently inducted 155 mm Dhanush<\/strong> Artillery Gun contingent. The Army also showcased the Short Span Bridging System,<\/strong> used to create temporary bridges over wet and dry battle areas. It was led by Capt. Adhiraj Pathak of 64 Assault Regiment.<\/p>\n

People were awed to see Army Aviation Corps\u2019 Lt Col VK Bakshi lead the four Rudra ALH<\/strong> helicopter formation.<\/p>\n

The Akash<\/strong> short-range Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) system came next, led by Maj Ankit Pahil.<\/p>\n

The Marching Contingent<\/h2>\n

The dreaded Commandos <\/strong>of the Parachute<\/strong> Regiment<\/strong> led Maj Nikhil Shaurya came trotting down Rajpath in a display of strength, stamina, and commitment. The regiment motto is \u2018Shatrujeet.\u2019<\/p>\n

Next was the 20 Grenadiers<\/strong> contingent led by Maj Anirudh Nair.<\/p>\n

To the rear was the 80-Band joint contingent of the Armoured Corps<\/strong> and MEG<\/strong> Centre.<\/p>\n

The majestic Sikh Light Infantry<\/strong> led by Maj Anjum Gorka marched next and followed by Capt. Rahul Singh Kataria-led Kumaon Regiment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

One of the most inspiring sights was to see fourth-generation Army officerCapt. Tanya Shergill<\/a><\/span><\/strong>, smartly lead the all-men<\/strong> Corps of Signals <\/strong>contingent.<\/p>\n

The Army Air Defence<\/strong> contingent was next and led by Capt. Vikas Kumar Sahu.<\/p>\n

The first among Tableaus was the Military Veterans<\/strong>. Bringing up the rear was the Navy<\/strong> Brass Band playing \u2018Jai Bharti.\u2019<\/p>\n

Following the band were 144 smart young sailors of the Indian Navy<\/strong> led by three women officers.<\/p>\n

The Naval tableau followed depicting the navy\u2019s presence in all three battle theatres – sea, land, and air.<\/p>\n

The Air Force<\/strong> band led by Warrant Officer Ashok Kumar led the 72 musicians\u2019 contingent, which included 3 Drum Majors.<\/p>\n

Following them were the Air Force<\/strong> contingent led by Flight Lieutenant Shrikant Sharma. In the rear was the Air Force Tableau displaying a scaled-down model of Tejas and Rafale fighters and the Astra Air-to-Air Missile system.<\/p>\n

DRDO<\/strong> tableau was next showcasing India\u2019s latest Anti-satellite Missile System \u2013 part of Mission Shakti.<\/p>\n

It was followed by Lt Vivek More of 140 AD, leading the Air Defence Tactical Control Radar Unit.<\/p>\n

The Coast Guard<\/strong>\u00a0led by Deputy Commandant Gaurav Sharma was next.<\/p>\n

Behind them was the CRPF Band led by Inspector Shamsher Lal. Assistant Commandant Sandeep Patil next led the CRPF marching contingent.<\/p>\n

Paramilitary and Police<\/h2>\n

The Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) <\/strong>band played out the familiar \u2018Saare Jahan Se Accha\u2019 as they led the smart ITBP marching contingent led by Assistant Commandant Amit Yadav.<\/p>\n

The Central Industrial Police Force (CISF)<\/strong> band led by Sub Inspector Rajpurohit was next and followed by the 85-strong CISF contingent led by Deputy Commandant Prabh Simran Singh<\/p>\n

Delhites were thrilled to see the 68-strong Delhi Police<\/strong> Band, which was followed by the ever-so-smart Delhi Police marching contingent led by Assistant Commissioner Sudhanshu Dharma. In the past, the Delhi Police has won the best marching contingent awards.<\/p>\n

Then came the gentle yet resolute colourfully-decked Border Security Force (BSF)<\/strong> Camel band contingent led by Deputy Commandant Ghanshyam Singh playing the lovely \u2018Hum Hain Seema Suraksha Bal\u2019 tune.<\/p>\n

National Cadet Corps and NSS<\/h2>\n

Under Officer Yash Jain led the NCC Cadets\u2019 band. Following them were the NCC Junior Wing commanded by Under Officer Charanjit Singh.<\/p>\n

Then came the NCC Girls Cadet band from the Birla Balika Vidyapeeth, Pilani, playing the evergreen \u2018Saare Jahan Se Accha.\u2019 Following them was the 168-strong NCC Girls marching contingent.<\/p>\n

Then came the National Service Scheme (NSS)<\/strong> contingent led by Chetan Gupta.<\/p>\n

The 130-strong Massed Pipes Band of Army playing \u2018Almora\u2019 were at the rear of the marching contingents.<\/p>\n

State Tableau<\/h2>\n

Several colourful tableaus followed representing various states and government departments.<\/p>\n

First, was Chhattisgarh <\/strong>depicting the rich tribal culture. Tamil Nadu came next showcasing their folk arts and dances. Dessert state of Rajasthan<\/strong> was next with Jaipur as the central theme representing rich architectural and cultural heritage.<\/p>\n

Telangana<\/strong> displayed its mix of culture and festivals. Assam <\/strong>followed with their bamboo and cane-themed tableau.<\/p>\n

Himachal Pradesh<\/strong> displayed their Kullu Dussehra festival while Madhya Pradesh<\/strong> represented the Tribal Museum in Bhopal.<\/p>\n

The Goa<\/strong> tableau highlighted the state\u2019s rich biodiversity and the \u2018Save the Frog\u2019 campaign. Eastern coast state of Odisha<\/strong> showcased the Rukuna Ratha Yatra of Lord Lingaraja temple of Bhubaneshwar.<\/p>\n

Meghalaya<\/strong> was next with their folk arts, followed by Gujarat<\/strong>. The state tableau showcased Rani-ki-Vav, the only UNESCO recognized step-well in the world.<\/p>\n

Andhra Pradesh<\/strong> showed their rich culture and festivals<\/p>\n

The Uttar Pradesh<\/strong> tableau highlighted religious tourism while Karnataka <\/strong>displayed the Anubhava Mantapa concept.<\/p>\n

The Jammu & Kashmir <\/strong>tableau showcased the \u2018Back to Village\u2019 initiative. Punjab<\/strong> celebrated the 550th<\/sup> Birth centenary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of the Sikh religion.<\/p>\n

Government Department Tableau<\/h2>\n

The tableau sequence highlighted various government programs.<\/p>\n

Department for Promotion of Industry and International Trade<\/strong><\/p>\n

Department of Financial Services<\/strong> showcasing digital payments – BHIM initiative and schemes like Mudra.<\/p>\n

NDRF<\/strong> showed Life Saving and Conservation of Living Beings.<\/p>\n

Department of Drinking Water<\/strong> and Sanitation<\/strong> displayed \u2018Har Ghar Jal\u2019 theme, while the Ministry of Shipping <\/strong>celebrated its \u2018<\/strong>Glorious Past and Vibrant Future\u2019 theme.<\/p>\n

CPWD<\/strong> presented the flower-themed \u2018Kashmir Se Kanyakumari Tak\u2019 initiative.<\/p>\n

School Children Tableau and Performances<\/h2>\n

Tableau highlighting Bravery, Innovation, and Sports among children.<\/p>\n

Arvind Gupta DAV Centenary Public School Model Town<\/strong> performed a song and dance sequence in Blue and white costume.<\/p>\n

West Zone Cultural Centre Udaipur<\/strong> performed the Garba.<\/p>\n

Vinay Nagar Bengali Senior Secondary School <\/strong>presented their song and dance and followed by Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya Janakpuri<\/strong>, Delhi.<\/p>\n

Daredevil Bike Riders<\/h2>\n

CRPF<\/strong> Bike riders led by Inspector Seema Nag; Formation led by Head Constable Seema Katke; Human Pyramid<\/p>\n

FlyPast<\/h2>\n

Three Trishul ALH<\/strong> Tri-Services helicopters led Group Captain Abhishek Shukla.<\/p>\n

Three Chinook<\/strong> heavy-duty multi-utility helicopters flew by in \u2018Victory\u2019 formation.<\/p>\n

Five Apache<\/strong> attack Helicopters came next in V formation, led by Group Captain Mannat Shailu<\/p>\n

Next came three Dornier<\/strong> aircraft in Victory formation.<\/p>\n

Three domineering C-130J Super Hercules<\/strong> transport aircraft flew next in Hercules formation.<\/p>\n

One Netra \u2018 Eye in the Sky\u2019 AEWS<\/strong> aircraft followed it, escorted by two SU-30 MKI<\/strong> fighters.<\/p>\n

Next to fly were three C-17 Globemaster<\/strong> strategic airlift aircraft in Victory formation.<\/p>\n

Five screaming Deep-Penetration Jaguar<\/strong> fighters in Arrow Head formation were next.<\/p>\n

Then came five recently upgraded MiG-29 UPG<\/strong> Fulcrum<\/strong> fighters.<\/p>\n

People loved the three SU-30 MKI<\/strong> in Trishul formation in low-height.<\/p>\n

The show-stealer was the sole low-flying SU-30<\/strong> MKI<\/strong> performing a Vertical Charlie before disappearing into the blue sky.<\/p>\n

Closing Ceremony<\/strong><\/h2>\n

PBG arrives to escort President Kovind<\/strong><\/a><\/span> and President Bolsonaro back to Rashtrapati Bhavan.<\/p>\n

Thousands of Tri-colour<\/strong> Balloons fill the sky in national glory.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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