India
celebrates its Republic Day on the 26th of January, which falls on a Saturday
this year. The year 2019 marks India’s 70th Republic Day. The Constitution of
India, which made the country a Sovereign, Democratic, Republic was formally
adopted on January 26, 1950.
This year Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, the President of South Africa will
be the Chief Guest. PM Modi met the South African leader on the
sidelines of the G20 summit in Argentina. The prime minister said Ramaphosa’s
visit to the country will further cement business and people-to-people ties
between the two nations.
This year also marks the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi who
had a special connection with South Africa. It was earlier reported that
the President of the United States Donald Trump had turned down India’s
invitation for the same, citing a ‘crowded calendar’.
The Republic Day parade at Rajpath has the President of India, who is
the Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Armed Forces, taking the salute. 2019’s
Republic Day parade will see women taking the forefront. This year will be the
first time that a woman officer will lead the Army Services Corps in the
parade.
The Daredevils Motorcycle Team will include a woman officer in their
team. Scripting history, 2019 will also be the first time a woman contingent of
Assam Rifles will take part in the parade.
Fifty-eight tribal guests from various parts of the country, 22 tableaux
of states and central government departments, and performance by school
children will mark the 90-minute parade of this year’s Republic Day. Four
helicopters would precede the parade commander. The lead helicopter will carry
the national flag and the other three choppers would carry services flags,
while the echelon aircraft would shower flower petals.
As 2019 coincides with Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th anniversary, the tableaux
from different states and Union Territories this year will pay a tribute to
him.
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