Republic Day New Delhi: India is observing 73rd Republic Day on Wednesday with the main event being held in New Delhi amid COVID-19 spike across the nation.
The Republic Day parade, which is the main showpiece event of the day, will be held at Rajpath in New Delhi where India's military might, cultural diversity and several other initiatives will be displayed.
Keeping in mind the COVID-19 situation of the country, several precautions have been taken to keep the virus spread limited.
Wishing the nation on the occasion, Modi tweeted: "Wishing you all a happy Republic Day. Jai Hind! #RepublicDay."
आप सभी को गणतंत्र दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। जय हिंद!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 26, 2022
Wishing you all a happy Republic Day. Jai Hind! #RepublicDay
Meanwhile, President Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday said the armed forces in India will benefit from better gender balance as the National Defence Academy opens its doors to recruit women.
Read: Armed forces will benefit from better gender balance: President Ram Nath Kovind on R-Day eve
In his address to the nation on the eve of 73rd Republic Day, Singh said: "As the supreme commander of the Armed Forces, I am glad to note that it has been a watershed year for women empowerment in the Armed Forces."
"Our daughters have broken a glass ceiling, and permanent commission has now been allowed for women officers in new areas. Also, the talent pipeline for the forces will be strengthened with women coming through Sainik Schools and the prestigious National Defence Academy. Consequently, our Armed Forces will benefit from better gender balance."
He also paid tributes to late Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and 13 others, who died in a chopper accident last month.
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