Republic Day 2022 Parade: Highlights - Amazing extravaganza of India's military might, rich culture and unity - Pics, videos and more

To give people a bird's eye view of the entire celebrations, two 360-degree cameras were installed, one at Rajpath and the other on the top of the India Gate.

Republic Day 2022 Parade: Highlights - Amazing extravaganza of India's military might, rich culture and unity - Pics, videos and more
India's Republic Day Parade 26th January 2022

Republic Day 2022 Celebrations Highlights: With 59 cameras, including one fixed on the dome of the Rashtrapati Bhavan, public broadcaster Doordarshan beamed LIVE every bit of action of the Republic Day parade which featured a fly-past by 75 aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) over the iconic Rajpath. Here is all that happened during India's 73rd R-day celebrations:-

WATCH: India's Republic Day Parade 26th January 2022

Here are all the events of Republic Day 2022 Celebrations:-

- President Ram Nath Kovind leads the nation in celebrating the 73rd Republic Day 

- The 21-Gun Salute is presented by Ceremonial Battery of 871 Field Regiment

- President Ram Nath Kovind arrives at the Rajpath; Republic Day Parade to begin shortly.

- PM Modi pays tribute to martyred soldiers at National War Memorial

- President to lead the nation in R-Day celebrations 

- R-Day: Scrolls depicting valour of unsung heroes of freedom struggle displayed along Rajpath

Ten huge scrolls depicting the valour and bravery of unsung heroes of freedom struggle were displayed along the Rajpath during the 73rd Republic Day parade.

The scrolls, each of 75 metres in length and 15 ft in height, were prepared during the ?Kala Kumbh' event jointly organised by ministries of defence and culture.

The scrolls were painted in two phases - at Bhubaneswar and Chandigarh - by over 600 renowned artists and young aspirants from across the country.

Inspiration for the scrolls was drawn from the unsung heroes of the freedom struggle, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of indigenous and contemporary visual art practices.

-Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted people on the occasion of the Republic Day. India is observing its 73rd Republic Day, the day its constitution came into force. Modi tweeted, "Wishing you all a happy Republic Day. Jai Hind!"

- Delhi under thick security blanket in view of Republic Day celebrations 

In view of the 73rd Republic Day celebrations, Delhi has been brought under a heavy security cover as the city police has intensified patrolling and sealed the borders of the national capital in coordination with its counterparts from the neighbouring states to thwart any untoward incident amid a terror alert by intelligence agencies.

Over 27,000 police personnel have been deployed on Republic Day security duties in Delhi and anti-terror measures intensified, officials said.

According to the officials, the police personnel deployed include deputy commissioners, assistant commissioners, inspectors and sub-inspectors. Armed Police Force personnel and commandos, officers and jawans of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) have also been deployed.

CCTVs fitted with a facial recognition software and anti-drone equipment have also been installed, police said.

All major border points of Delhi, including Tikri, Singhu and Ghazipur, have been sealed to ensure incident-free and smooth Republic Day celebrations unlike last year. Extra pickets have been deployed and patrolling has been intensified at the border points, the officials said.

On January 26 last year, thousands of farmers protesting against three agriculture laws of the Centre entered Delhi on tractors and wreaked havoc on the city roads. They clashed with police and even hoisted a religious flag from the ramparts of the iconic Red Fort, a privilege reserved for the Indian tricolour.

"We have sealed the borders and put up extra pickets in coordination with our counterparts. No commercial vehicles will be allowed to enter the national capital. Only permitted vehicles and those engaged in essential services will be allowed. Non-permitted vehicles will be sent back while at some borders, traffic diversions and alternate routes are also in place," a senior police officer said.

The security personnel are keeping a hawk-eyed vigil over the venue, where President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be celebrating the occasion along with other dignitaries and thousands of people.

"We are fully prepared. We have been preparing for almost two months now. Elaborate arrangements with multi-layered security have been made all around the district. Vehicle checking would start at the borders of New Delhi district and it would become more and more stringent as you move towards the venue," Deputy Commissioner of Police (New Delhi) Deepak Yadav said.

Only vehicles with authorised passes or control passes that have already been issued will be allowed to move towards the function area, he added.

All the high-rise buildings have been covered with rooftop arrangements and anti-drone equipment has been installed on a number of these structures, the DCP said.

"With the help of multiple agencies, we have taken adequate measures against any kind of a drone attack or anti-social elements. At the same time, we have also briefed our staff to take adequate precautions to curb the spread of COVID-19. At the time of entry and exit, the staff have been briefed to ensure that it is done in a phased manner and there is no crowding at the entry and exit points," he said.

Briefing the media on Saturday about the security arrangements, Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana had said a total of 27,723 Delhi Police personnel, including 71 DCPs, 213 ACPs and 753 inspectors, have been deployed for the Republic Day parade. They are being assisted by 65 companies of the CAPFs.

Police said anti-terror measures have been intensified in coordination with other security agencies.

"Since the last two months, we have intensified our anti-terror measures. These measures have been taken on 26 parameters very intensively. It is also because Delhi has always been a target for terrorists and anti-social elements. This year too, we have been very much alert," Asthana had said.

He mentioned that the anti-terror measures include blockades (naka bandi) at various places, checking of vehicles, hotels, lodges and dharamshalas and various verification drives like that of tenants, servants and labourers.

Counter-drone technology is being used for air space security. Security in and around the area where the Republic Day celebrations will take place has also been beefed up, Asthana said.

Security arrangements for the Central Vista project have also been made in coordination with the officers of the agencies working on the project, he added.

Besides the Delhi Police, other agencies have also been deployed to ensure foolproof security. About 200 teams have been working towards it.

About traffic arrangements, the police commissioner said an advisory was issued detailing specific restrictions on routes so that no inconvenience is caused to the public.

According to a recent order, the operation of sub-conventional aerial platforms, including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), paragliders and hot air balloons, over Delhi has been prohibited in view of the Republic Day celebrations.

The order came into effect on January 20 and will remain in force till February 15.

- Vice President of India tweets, "My warm greetings to all our citizens on the happy occasion of 73rd Republic Day. The #RepublicDay is an appropriate occasion to reaffirm our faith in the cherished principles of liberty, equality, fraternity and justice for all, as enshrined in our Constitution."

- PM Modi tweets, "Wishing you all a happy Republic Day. Jai Hind!"

- In a statement, the Information and Broadcasting Ministry said the public broadcaster has placed cameras at strategic locations such as national stadium dome, the National War Memorial and various other places between India Gate and the Rashtrapati Bhavan for the live coverage of the Republic Day celebrations.

-To give people a bird's eye view of the entire celebrations, two 360-degree cameras have been installed, one at Rajpath and the other on the top of the India Gate, it said.

-Visuals from both 360-degree cameras will be continuously live-streamed through two separate streams on DD National YouTube channel, it said.

-Republic Day live coverage will be broadcast on all channels of Doordarshan across the country, starting from 9:15 AM on January 26 till the end of events at Rajpath. 

- Live coverage will also be available on DD National, DD News YouTube channels and on NewsOnAir app and website.

-To ensure inclusive coverage, DD News will also broadcast the commentary through sign language interpretation, the ministry said.

"As India celebrates 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' marking 75 years of India's Independence, Doordarshan's coverage of Republic Day this year is not just mega in scale but also unique in features as special arrangements have been made in association with the IAF to showcase new elements of fly-past along with live coverage of different formations of large fleet of planes which are 75 in number," the ministry said.

- It said while over 160 personnel have been deployed for the coverage of the Republic Day celebrations this year, Doordarshan has placed 59 cameras all along Rajpath.

- As many as 33 cameras have been installed at Rajpath, 16 cameras at National War Memorial, India Gate, National Stadium and 10 cameras at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, it added.

- To capture "every minute movement" of marching contingents and fly-past, the ministry said, Doordarshan has deployed five Jimmy Jibs, combination of 100X and 86XTally lenses, more than 15 wide angle lenses, Abacus lens, etc.

- While one camera has been installed on a 120-foot hydraulic crane in between National War Memorial and India Gate to provide breath-taking shots of the decorated Rajpath, special remotely controlled PTZ cameras have been installed in Presidential Enclosure and on Rajpath.

- "In what makes it an integrated coverage, all major spots have been connected through dark fibre optical connectivity, satellite connectivity and backpack connectivity," the ministry said.

-To ensure "impactful coverage" from the ground, the ministry said, Doordarshan has built a makeshift production control room at Rajpath.

- "The high definition visuals will be made more engaging through animated graphics and renowned commentators, who will be elaborating upon every detail as the event unfolds," it said.

- Preparations began as early as November 2021 to ensure 360-degree "impeccable coverage" of all aspects of every event on Republic Day, the ministry added. 

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