Published 09:28 IST, January 26th 2020
Union Minister Smriti Irani extends Republic Day greetings to the nation
As India marked its 71st Republic Day on January 26, Union Minister Smriti Irani took to Twitter and extended greetings to all citizens.
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As India marked its 71st Republic Day on January 26, Union Minister Smriti Irani took to Twitter and extended greetings to all citizens. A loose translation of tweet written in Hindi read: "Wishing you all a very Happy Republic Day. Jai Hind."
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PM Modi and HM Amit Shah extend greetings
Prime Minister Narendra Modi too extended his greetings to nation on occasion. Taking to Twitter, PM Modi wrote, "Wishing everyone a Happy Republic Day, Jai Hind!'. Later in day, PM will be visiting National War Memorial near India Gate to pay tributes to brave-hearts by laying a wreath. With this, 90-minute-long Republic Day parade ceremony will commence.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also took to Twitter and extended Republic Day wishes to countrymen.
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Republic Day parade
national capital is all ready to host grand Republic Day parade. Ample security measures have been taken to avoid any mishap. Many roads, metro routes and even parking lots have been closed for a certain duration of day. Those heading towards Rajpath or visiting vicinity are advised to check online before stepping out of house. 90-minute-long Republic Day parade ceremony will begin after Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays respect at National War Memorial near India Gate.
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President Ram Nath Kovind will host this year's chief guest, Brazil President Jair Messias Bolsonaro. As per tradition, Indian National Flag will be unfurled with a booming 21-gun salute followed by national anm. Republic Day parade will commence following President Kovind's salute.
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09:28 IST, January 26th 2020