Republic Day Parade 2022:
Today is the 73rd Republic Day in India. At the National War Memorial, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to about 26000 soldiers who were martyred. He then proceeded to Rajpath. PM Modi welcomed President Ram Nath Kovind with folded hands after he reached Rajpath. The Republic Day Parade 2022 was followed by the national anthem and a 21-gun salute.
Horse Cavalry was at the fore of the parade
The horses of Horse Cavalry 61 were at the head of the parade. There is only one active Horse Cavalry regiment in the world.
Four Mi-17V5 helicopters take off in Republic Day parade
Delhi | Four Mi-17V5 helicopters of the 155 Helicopter Unit flying in a wineglass formation at Republic Day parade pic.twitter.com/xrJ2HQ4f1c
— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2022
At the Republic Day Parade, four Mi-17V5 helicopters of 155 Helicopter Unit flew in a wineglass formation and showered flowers on the Rajpath.
Ram Nath Kovind arrives at Rajpath; parade begins with national anthem and 21-gun salute
Ram Nath Kovind has arrived at Rajpath. The parade began with the national anthem and 21 gun salute.