New Delhi: The country is celebrating its 72nd Republic Day today. However, due to the coronavirus pandemic, in many ways this time Republic Day has been different and changed.
This time there is no foreign head of state as the chief guest on the 72nd Republic Day.
This is the first time in decades that the head of government of any country is not joining our Republic Day celebrations as the chief guest.
After paying tribute to the martyrs at the National War Memorial, PM Modi wrote the views on the visitors' book. During this time, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, CDS General Bipin Rawat, heads of the three armies were present.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached the National War Memorial and paid tribute to the martyrs. During this time he was also accompanied by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and the heads of the three armies. Every time a tribute is paid to martyrs before the celebration of Republic Day.
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh hoisted the tricolor at his residence before going to the National War Memorial.
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- Bihar CM Nitish hoisted the tricolor at his residence in Patna.
- Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chauhan hoisted the tricolor at his residence.
- ITBP jawans in the snowy hills of Ladakh celebrated Republic Day with great enthusiasm. Republic Day got a different enthusiasm among the soldiers. He also raised slogans of Bharat Mata ki Jai and Jai Hind.
BJP National President JP Nadda hoisted the tricolor at the party headquarters.
- Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla waved the tricolor at his residence in Delhi.
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