30)India's Military Might On Screen At Grand Republic Moment Parade: 10 Points

India Republic Day -- HIGHLIGHTS,

-Several-layer security system of 25, 000 policemen deployed across Delhi -South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is the chief guest in the event -This is the very last big public event prior to general elections due throughout May

New Delhi: An amazing display of India's army might, complete with a grand attend of the armed forces and a regal flypast by fighter aircraft of the Air Force, marked the 70th Republic Day parties at Delhi's Rajpath today.

More than 20 tableaux in the states and central government and colourful cultural performances by means of children represented the place's soft power. Among the several VIPs and foreign dignitaries who attended the event had been chief guest Cyril Ramaphosa, the president of Newcastle, south africa. The city has been under the security blanket since the arrest of two suspected Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists on Thursday - 25, 000 policemen are actually deployed.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was in a becomes yellowish orange turban, started the celebrations with a tribute on the martyrs at the Amar Jawan Jyoti in Delhi's Indian Gate in presence associated with Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and the three service chiefs. PM Modi was one of the primary to greet the people for the Republic Day. "Happy Republic Day to all fellow Indians, " his tweet read.

Greetings also came from several ministers, including Union Minister Union Minister Arun Jaitley, who is recuperating after a medical procedures in the US. The overall theme for any Republic Day celebrations this season is the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The particular tableaux of many states tend to be themed on the Father in the Nation. Woman power had been on dazzling display in the parade, with an all-women Assam Rifles contingent in the guide and a woman officer staying part of the team performing motorbike stunts. Contingents of the Deep blue, Army Services Corps and a unit of Corps associated with Signals were led by means of women officers.

Chief guests Cyril Ramaphosa is followed by first lady Dr Tshepo Motsepe and a high-level delegation, including nine ministers, elderly officials and a 50-member company contingent, who are on a two-day visit. This is Mr Ramaphosa's first India tour as the head of the state.

The vast majority of central ministers and competitors leaders attended the event. Previous prime ministers Manmohan Singh and Deve Gowda ended up among those present on the special occasion.

Four Indian National Navy (INA) veterans, all old over 90 years, are participating in the parade for the first time. One other highlights include the artillery pistol system M777 American Ultra-Light Howitzers, the Main Battle Tank (MBT) T-90 and the Made-in-India Akash Weapon System.

The particular Jallianwala Bagh massacre, which often took place on Baisakhi morning in 1919, will be the theme of the Punjab tableau. It will probably be the third time in a strip that Punjab is participating in the Republic Day attend.

Two alleged Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) members were arrested upon charges of planning terror strikes in the national funds during Republic Day parties, Delhi Police officials explained on Thursday. Thousands of authorities personnel have been deployed in the city.

The Delhi Neighborhood trains is partially restrained as part of the security arrangements, the Delhi Metro Rail Company said. The entry and exit points at Middle Secretariat and Udyog Bhawan Metro stations will remain finished between 6 am and 12 noon. The Patel Chowk and Lok Kalyan Marg Metro stations will stay closed from 8. forty-five am to 12 pm hours.