'Let's uphold & safeguard values of our nation': Punjab CM extends Republic Day wishes

Chief Minister of Punjab Captain Amarinder Singh on Sunday, January 26, extended his greetings to citizens on occasion of 71st Republic Day. India's military might, rich cultural diversity and socio-ecomic progress will be on full display during Republic Day celebrations at Rajpath.

Taking to Twitter, Captain Amarinder thanked freedom fighters who helped India become a 'sovereign, secular and democratic republic'.

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Amit Shah extends wishes to all Indians

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. 

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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