72nd Republic Day: PM Modi Pays Tribute To Fallen Soldiers

Article by Nanda Gopal Published on: 10:24 am, 26 January 2021

Commemorating India’s 72nd Republic Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation today in paying tribute to the fallen soldiers by laying a wreath at the National War Memorial in the national capital.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Bipin Rawat, Indian Army chief Gen MM Naravane, Navy chief Admiral Karambir Singh and Indian Air Force Chief (IAF) Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria were also present there.

India’s military might, cultural diversity, social and economic progress will be on display during the 72nd Republic Day celebrations at the majestic Rajpath in the national capital today. Apart from tableaus of Armed forces, 17 tableaus from different states and nine tableaus from different ministries and departments of the Central government and Paramilitary Forces and six from Ministry of Defence will also be on display during the annual parade.

As per tradition, the National Flag will be unfurled followed by the National Anthem with a booming 21-gun salute. The parade will commence with President Ram Nath Kovind taking the salute. The parade will be commanded by Parade Commander, Lieutenant General Vijay Kumar Mishra, Ati Vishisth Seva medal, General Officer Commanding Delhi Area. Major General Alok Kacker, Chief of Staff, Delhi Area will be the Parade Second-in-Command. After the unfurling of National Flag, the proud winners of the highest gallantry awards will be awarded.


Indian Armed forces are all set to display its military might during the annual parade. Indian Navy in addition to tableaux will have special murals, a Petya class ship and Operation X undertaken by divers of Indian Navy and Mukti Bahini and some other ships which took part in the 1971 India-Pakistan War.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) will showcase among others Mi-17 V5, Chinook and Apache helicopters. The Air Force contingent, comprising 96 airmen and four officers, will be led by Flight Lieutenant Tanik Sharma. It will be followed by the Air Force Tableau titled Indian Air Force: Touch the Sky with Glory.

The ceremony will culminate with the national anthem and the release of tri-colour balloons.

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