R-Day 2021: Shorter duration, social distancing, no standing spectators; here's everything you need to know
Due to COVID-19 pandemic, India's 72nd Republic Day will be celebrated keeping all safety precautions in mind and reducing the crowd massively from last year.
January 08, 2021 / 06:38 PM IST
There will be a total of 26 Tableaux (9 central ministries/departments and 17 states/UTs) in this year's R-Day parade.
India's celebrations of its 72nd Republic Day on January 26 this year will look different owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.
With strict COVID-19 restrictions in place, this Republic Day will be of a shorter duration, with smaller marching contingents and fewer cultural performances.