While this will be the second time that Republic Day will be celebrated under the shadow of the pandemic — and unlike last year, when the event fell in between waves this year, the celebrations will take place at a time when cases are surging — there has not been any drastic change in the way the event will be conducted.
Sources within the defence establishment said that compared to 25,000 people who attended the parade last year, 24,000 people will be allowed to view it this time. It will be a mix of general audience, dignitaries, government officials, children, NCC cadets, ambassadors, senior bureaucrats and politicians. Read More…
