Delay In Republic Day 2022 Parade

(The Quiver) First ever in Indian history of 75 years, the Republic Day parade will not start at the scheduled time rather the parade to be held in 26 January is forced to delay over 30-minutes due COVID-19 restrictions and homage to Jammu and Kashmir security personnel.

A senior police officer said that every year Republic day parade usually start at 10 am, but this year it will start at 10.30 am. He further added the delay is caused due to COVID-19-related restrictions and before the beginning of parade , homage will be paid to security personnel who lost their life in Jammu and Kashmir.

Arrangements for Republic day parade

 Because of COVID restrictions the artists performing in Cultural events on Republic Day will not be allowed to meet anyone. They will travel in sanitized vehicles and will be kept isolated to avoid getting infected from COVID.

Homage will be paid to security personnel of Jammu and Kashmir Police who lost their lives in the line of duty , as revealed by sources. 

The officer giving a brief information regarding the upcoming national event said “The parade ceremony will be 90-minute-long like last year, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting the National War Memorial near the India Gate. Later, contingents will March past. Tableaus will be showcased representing cultural diversity, social and economic progress during the parade”.

The officer added that Tableaus will go till Red Fort and will be parked over there for public display but marching contingents will stop at National Stadium.