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Republic Day 2023: Salute with Made in India canons, 23 tableaux and Garud commandos will be seen | Read latest updates here
Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute to the martyrs at the War Memorial.
Today is 74th Republic Day. President Droupadi Murmu will unfurl the tricolour on the Kartavya Path. Along with this, the programme of Republic Day parade and presentation of tableaux will start from 10:30 am.
On Thursday morning before the parade, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished the countrymen a happy Republic Day. He said that he wishes that together the people of India will fulfill the dreams of freedom fighters. On this Republic Day, the President of Egypt, ie Egypt, Abdel Fattah el Sisi is the Chief Guest. 23 tableaux of states, departments and armed forces will be taken out in the parade.
In a first Made in India cannons will give salute
There is a tradition of giving a 21-gun salute during the national anthem on Republic Day. Till now these salutes were fired from 25-pounder cannons made in Britain, which were also used during the Second World War. Now they will be replaced by 105MM Indian Field Gun made in India. These cannons were made in the gun factories of Jabalpur and Kanpur.
These were designed in 1972 and have been in service since 1984. Major General Bhavnish Kumar, Chief of Staff, Delhi Area, said that 105MM guns are made in the country, so we want to salute them. It is a matter of pride for us and that is why we will use indigenous cannon.
Woman power in BSF’s camel troop
For the first time, women officers have been included in the camel contingent of the Border Security Force (BSF) on Republic Day. The Surface to Air Missile System Akash contingent will be commanded by Lieutenant Chetna Sharma. These will include 3 members of the Army and one each of the Airforce and Navy.
Lt Chetna said that his dream has come true. Chetna is posted in the Army Air Defense Unit. Apart from Lt Chetna, Lieutenant Dimple Bhati will be part of the Army’s daredevils motorcycle team. She said that for this she has been training for the last one year.
IAF Garud commandos, experts in air-field operations
The Special Garuda Commando Force of the Indian Air Force (IAF) will also be seen in the parade. The training of this special force formed in 2004 lasts for a maximum of 72 weeks. At present there are 1,780 commandos in this force. They are experts in anti-terror operations and air-field defence.
They are adept in operating all types of modern weapons. During the terrorist attack on Pathankot airbase on January 2, 2016, the front was handled by the Garud commandos. 2 soldiers were martyred in this attack.
Winged stallion will be seen for first and last time in the flight past
44 aircraft including 9 Rafales will take part in the flight past. Apart from these, C-17, C-130, Sukhoi-30 will also participate in the fly past. They will fly in Netra, Bajrang, Vertical Charlie, Dhawaj, Rudra, Baj, Prachanda, Tiranga, Tangail, Garuda, Amrit and Trishul formations.
The special thing is that Navy’s Illusion IL-38 will be included in the parade for the first and last time. The Surveillance and Anti-Submarine Aircraft was inducted into the Navy in 1977. It will be decommissioned later this year after 42 years of service. It is also called winged stallion.
Display of indigenous weapons only, Agniveer will also take part in the parade
Only Made in India i.e. indigenous weapons will be displayed in the parade. Even the ammunition will be indigenous. Major General Bhavnish Kumar, Chief of Staff of Delhi Area, said that under the self-reliant India, the army will demonstrate many indigenous equipment.
The parade will include K-9 Vajra Howitzers, MBT Arjun, Nag Anti-Tank Guided Missile, BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile, Akash Air Defense Missile and Quick Reaction Fighting Vehicles. Major General Bhavnish Kumar said that we are turning towards Swadeshi. The time is not far when all our equipment will be indigenous.
Tableau of Narcotics Bureau for the first time, Canine members Limbu and Jelly will be seen
The tableau of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) will be seen in the parade for the first time. No drugs will be its message. Apart from the NCB members, two members of their dog squad will also be present in this tableau. The names of these dogs of the canine squad are Limbu and Jelly. He has played a role in getting drug consignments caught in many operations.
The message of drug free India will be written on the tableau. Also its members will appear with various costumes of India. Through this he will give the message that together we can fulfill the dream of drug free India.
Country’s biggest drone show in Beating the Retreat Ceremony
Beating the Retreat Ceremony, which has been going on for 300 years, is to be held on January 29. This time there will be the country’s biggest drone show in this ceremony. It will include 3,200 drones and will fly over Raisina Hills in the evening. They will present the important events of the country. The drone show will last for 10 minutes.
In 2022, 1,000 drones took part in the Beating the Retreat ceremony. Beating the Retreat ceremony originated in Britain in the 17th century. It came to India in 1952.
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UP CM Yogi Adityanath says INDIA bloc is planning to loot country by dividing people on caste, religion
The chief minister said that people have come to know about the intentions of the INDIA bloc, as a result they are saying together in one voice — Phir ek baar Modi sarkaar, ab ki baar, 400 paar.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attacked the opposition on Tuesday and said that the INDIAlliance is planning to loot the country by dividing the people on the basis of caste and religion. Adityanath was addressing an election rally in Gaisdi where he was seeking votes for the BJP’s Lok Sabha candidate from Shravasti Saket Mishra and the party’s nominee for by-elections in Gaisdi Lok Sabha seat Shailesh Kumar Singh Shailu.
He said the BJP is serving the public under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and they do not practice discrimination and are working with the spirit of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas. At the same time, INDI alliance wants to loot the country by dividing the country’s people on the basis of caste and religion, which BJP will not allow to happen.
The chief minister said that people have come to know about the intentions of the INDIA bloc, as a result they are saying together in one voice — Phir ek baar Modi sarkaar, ab ki baar, 400 paar. The UP CM said the people are replying to them (INDIA bloc) and saying that they will bring back those who have brought Ram.
He added that the INDIA Bloc is making malicious attempts to encroach on the rights of people in Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Backward Castes categories. He said everyone should remain cautious and all alert about the conspiracy being hatched by INDIAlliance. Adityanath sharpened his attack on the INDIA bloc and said the opposition parties are using all kinds of tricks to come back to power.
Adityanath pointed out that the deeds of the opposition parties are not hidden from the public. They are planning to conduct a survey of the property of people for the removal of poverty from the country. He said everyone should remain cautious and alert as the opposition parties are planning to implement inheritance tax which is similar to Jaziya imposed by Mughal emperor Aurengzeb.
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Arvind Kejriwal predicts INDIA bloc will win 300 seats and form next government
Kejriwal was addressing a digital press conference from his residence where he said as different phases of elections are over, it has become clear that on June 4, the INDIA bloc will win and form the next government at the centre.
Delhi chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday cited surveys and said the INDIA bloc will win over 300 of 543 Lok Sabha seats and form the next government. He said the 5th phase of the Lok Sabha elections is over.
Kejriwal was addressing a digital press conference from his residence where he said as different phases of elections are over, it has become clear that on June 4, the INDIA bloc will win and form the next government at the centre. The findings of many surveys show that on June 4, the INDIA bloc is going to get over 300 seats. He added that the INDIA bloc is progressing and is on the way to give a clean and stable government.
The Delhi chief minister addressed the press conference days before Delhi’s all seven Lok Sabha seats are due to go for elections in the 6th phase of voting on May 25. The Aam Aadmi Party, a key constituent of the INDIA bloc, is contesting 4 of the 7 Lok Sabha seats in alliance with Congress. The BJP swept the Lok Sabha elections in Delhi in 2014 and 2019, winning all 7 seats.
Top leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Yogi Adityanath , Amit Shah (BJP), Kejriwal, and Rahul Gandhi (Congress) have campaigned in New Delhi which is going to end on May 23. Earlier The Delhi Chief Minister had slammed Amit Shah a day after he addressed an election rally in Delhi on Monday.
He slammed the union Home minister and said not even 500 people attended Amit Shah’s rally. He accused Shah of abusing the people of the country and Delhi. Kejriwal accused Shah of calling AAP supporters as Pakistanis. He said the people of Delhi gave AAP 62 out of 70 [assembly] seats and asked if they were Pakistanis?
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Pune police arrest father after son’s fatal Porsche crash, restaurant owner also detained
Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar mentioned that the father was detained from Maharashtra’s Sambhajinagar in the morning and was formally arrested after being brought to Pune.
The Pune police have arrested the father of the juvenile involved in the fatal accident that occurred on Monday morning. The minor was driving a Porsche without a registration number, which crashed into a bike, resulting in two deaths. The authorities have also arrested the owners of two restaurants and a staff member for serving alcohol to minors.
Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar confirmed that the father of the accused has been arrested after he attempted to evade capture. He mentioned that the father was detained from Maharashtra’s Sambhajinagar in the morning and was formally arrested after being brought to Pune.
Among those arrested were Pralhad Bhutada, owner of Cosie, and Sandip Sangale, owner of Blak Club. The Pune Police Commissioner added that the license holders of two restaurants and one more person were arrested late last night and would be produced in court today.
The minor’s father, a prominent real estate developer in Pune, reportedly manages a famous club and has built a star hotel in addition to several significant projects. The Pune Police have booked the aforesaid people under the Motor Vehicles Act (MVA) and the Juvenile Justice Act (JJA) for failing in their duties as guardians and for allowing the minor to drive without a license.
The Yerawada police arrested the father for permitting the minor to drive, while the restaurant owners and staff were charged for serving liquor to the minor. The Police have invoked sections 3, 5, and 199A of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988, and sections 75 and 77 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. The action was taken after police found that the Porsche, purchased in March, had not been registered.
Meanwhile, Leader of Opposition in Maharashtra assembly Vijay Wadettiwar demanded a judicial inquiry into the accident. He said that there is a question mark on Pune Police’s investigation, therefore a judicial inquiry should be conducted in this case.
He further pointed out that the police have reported that the alcohol test of the accused in the Pune accident was negative, but the CCTV footage of the accused, who is a minor, is drunk and that the report is raising a question mark on the police investigation.
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