Flag Unfurled, 21 Gun-Salute presented after President Kovind reaches Rajpath; PM salutes martyrs at War Memorial

Today, India marks its 73rd Republic Day Celebration. Initially, at 10.05 am, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice for the country by reaching the National War Memorial. During this, the Defense Minister, Rajnath Singh, Minister of State for Defense Ajay Bhatt, Defense Secretary Ajay Kumar and the Chiefs of the three wings of the Army i.e. Army, Air Force and Navy also were a part along with the Prime Minister.

After 15 minutes i.e. at 10.15 pm, the PM reached Rajpath. After this, the convoy of President Ram Nath Kovind reached the Rajpath with the President's bodyguards riding on horses, where the Prime Minister welcomed him. Flag hoisting and national anthem took place at 10.26. A 21-gun salute was also presented.

Ashok Chakra was posthumously awarded to ASI Babu Ram of Jammu and Kashmir Police at the Presidential Salute Stage at 10.28 minutes. His wife Rita Rani received the highest medal of gallantry in peace period. There will be a 90-minute parade on the Rajpath, which will end at around 11.45 minutes. After this, the fly past of the Army, Air Force and Navy will start.

National President of Bharatiya Janata Party JP Nadda unfurls the flag at the party headquarters in Delhi on the occasion of Republic Day. After this he said that I wish the countrymen a happy 73rd Republic Day. On this day, remember the great heroes and brave sons who devoted their lives to make this country a republic.

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