Republic Day 2024: 'Nari shakti', military might at center of parade, over 70,000 personnel deployed in Delhi | 10 point
Republic Day 2024 LIVE Updates Here are the top ten updates: 1. Approximately 77,000 individuals are expected to attend the event, with 42,000 allocated for the general public. Notably, French President Emmanuel Macron will be the distinguished chief guest for this year's celebration.
Also Read: Republic Day 2024: From Delhi traffic advisory, alternate routes to parking; check all info here 2. As per the traffic advisory, the Republic Day parade is scheduled to commence at 10:30 am from Vijay Chowk, moving towards the Red Fort grounds. Additionally, a related event is set to take place at the National War Memorial near India Gate at 9:30 am.
There will be extensive traffic arrangements and restrictions along the parade route. The parade will pass through Vijay Chowk, Kartavya Path, C-Hexagon, Subhas Chandra Bose roundabout, Tilak Marg, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, Netaji Subhas Marg and Red Fort, the advisory stated. 3.
The focal point of this year's Republic Day is encapsulated in the themes 'Viksit Bharat' and 'Bharat: Loktantra ki Matruka,' representing the nation's aspirations and its role as the nurturer of democracy. Also Read: Republic Day 2024: What's special this year, top attractions expected 4. According to Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane, the parade will prominently feature women marching contingents, constituting a significant portion of the procession.
The tableaux representing States, Union Territories, Central Ministries, and Organizations will predominantly showcase India's diverse cultural richness, unity, and progress. 5. For the first time, the parade will witness a groundbreaking initiative with 100 women artists leading the procession, showcasing their proficiency in playing Indian musical
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