The Punjab Government has issued a red alert ahead of the Republic Day celebrations to ensure safety in the state. Arpit Shukla, Punjab Special DGP (Law & Order), said special celebrations were being conducted in all the districts of Punjab.
“A red alert has been declared in Punjab given the Republic Day celebrations. Special operations are being launched in all districts of Punjab. Senior officials from Chandigarh have been sent to the fields to inspect the security arrangements. Checking is being done in all districts of Punjab to keep an eye on gangsters, smugglers, and anti-social elements,” he said.
He said the hotspots had been identified and various operations were being conducted.
“Depending upon sensitivity, problem operations have been planned, which include searches and raids. Intensive checking is also being done at the bus stops and railway stations. We have strengthened the second line of defense along the international borders to curb infiltration and smuggling,” he said.
CM Bhagwant Mann to Unfurl National Flag
He further also said that the Punjab Chief Minister, Bhagwant Mann, would unfurl the tricolor in Patiala.
“Earlier it was decided that Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann will unfurl the tricolor in Faridkot. But due to administrative reasons, the venue has been shifted to Patiala,” Aript Shukla stated.
The Republic Day Parade is set to dazzle with a grand cultural performance featuring 5,000 artists in the national capital, Delhi. The celebrations will also cover the entire Kartavya Path from Vijay Chowk and C hexagon to ensure that all guests get the same viewing experience.
Major General Sumit Mehta, Chief of Staff, HQ Delhi Area, recently shared their experiences with a news agency. They shared that earlier cultural performers used to come walking to Kartavya Path in front of the main dais and used to perform and move forward. However, this time cultural performers would be visible on the entire Kartavya Path.
“There will be 5,000 cultural artists. Earlier, when cultural performers used to come walking to Kartavya Path, where the President is sitting with other dignitaries, they used to perform and move forward. So, we understood the rest of the people present there don’t get to see the view of cultural performance. So, this time, cultural performers will be visible on the entire Kartavya Path,” he said.
Republic Day 2025
On the morning of January 26, 2025, the Republic Day Parade will commence with Prime Minister Narendra Modi paying tribute at the National War Memorial.
The President will make a grand entrance at Kartavya Path in a ceremonial buggy and will take the salute during the march past. This ceremonial march will feature units from the Armed Forces, Paramilitary Forces, Auxiliary Civil Forces, NCC, and NSS.
The parade will kick off with a special cultural performance, showcasing 300 artists playing musical instruments from various regions of the country. Following this, the contingents of the Indian Armed Forces and the Indonesian contingent will march past.
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