Republic Day 2021

Republic Day 2021 will be celebrated on 26th January 2021, Tuesday. This year it will be the 72nd Republic Day which will be celebrated with the same patriotism and grandeur. The day commemorates the date when the Constitution of India came into force on 26th January, 1950.

This was the day when India became Independent Democratic Republic Country with its own constitution. It was the great day when the constitution declares that the government will be 'of the people, by the people and for the people'. It gives the power in the hands of  its citizen to elect its government and work for the welfare and development of the country.

Republic Day 2021 Celebration

Republic Day 2021 will be celebrated in every corner of the country by each and every citizen with great patriotic fervor and enthusiasm. However the major attraction will be at Rajpath, New Delhi where the main celebration will take place.

Republic Day 2021 Chief Guest

Due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic it will be the first time since 1966 when there will be no foreign guest at the Republic Day.

Although it was decided before that UK PM Borris Johnson will be visiting the R-Day parade but due to intense situation due to the new strain of Coronavirus in the UK he was forced to cancel his visit to India. 

Republic Day Parade 2021 Highlights

Republic Day Parade is the one of the greatest highlights of the Republic Day celebration in India. It is the occasion when the country showcases its defense capability to the world and the cultural diversity of the country. However this year the R-Day celebration will be carried out in a limited and shorter time duration due to the global Coronavirus pandemic.

This year the celebration will be of much shorter duration and with less number of marching contingents. There will be fewer cultural performances with limited number of visitors. All the protocols related to the pandemic has to be strictly followed in the celebration with social distancing and wearing masks.

There will be only 2500 visitors this year at the celebration and children below the age of 15 and elderly people will not be allowed in the event. Also the parade distance will be cut short from Vijay Chowk to National Stadium instead of Red Fort. 

The newly inducted advanced Fighter Jet Rafale will also showcase its capability in the fly past this year. The jet was recently inducted in the Indian Airforce.

This year a contingent of Bangladesh army will also take part in the parade commemorating the 50 years of the Liberation War.

Security has been beefed up across the country especially in New Delhi for the Republic Day.  Police patrolling is intensified and most modern security measures are deployed in the capital.

Buying Tickets for the Republic Day Parade 2021

The tickets for the 72nd Republic Day was started selling from 07th January to 25th January at the following locations:

North Block Roundabout

Sena Bhavan- Gate No. 2

Pragati Maidan - Gate No. 1

Jantar Mantar - Main Gate

Shastri Bhawan - Gate No. 3

Jamnagar House - Opposite of India Gate

Red Fort Near 15 Park and Opp. Jain Temple

Republic Day Parade Ticket Cost

The price for the Republic Day Parade ranges from Rs. 20 to Rs. 500 depending on the seat availability and distance. 

Tickets with the denomination 20 and 50 will be unreserved.

Glimpse of the Republic Day Parade 2020

The Republic Day celebration was started by the unfurling the Indian Flag by Honorable President of India Sri Ram Nath Kovind. Honorable Chief Guest, Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modi and all the dignitaries were also present on the occasion.

Following are the highlights of the 71st Republic Day celebration 2020 :

Courtesy : DD National & Narendra Modi App