Photos: Preparations underway for Indian Republic Day parade amid dense fog in New Delhi

No chief guest on Republic Day this year, the first time in 55 years

Last updated: January 17, 2021 | 14:48

Compiled by Devadasan K P, Picture Editor with inputs from agencies

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National Security Guard (NSG) contingent practices during the rehearsals for Republic Day Parade 2021, at Rajpath in New Delhi.

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Next week onwards, Rajpath will have all contingent full dress rehearsals for the upcoming Republic Day parade. This year, spectators will watch and notice various new things. All jawans will not march past till Red Fort as the parade will end at the National Stadium. Above, JAT contingent practices during the rehearsals for Republic Day Parade 2021, at Rajpath in New Delhi.

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This year the distance for the march has been reduced by 50 per cent. Moreover, soldiers will be seen wearing masks, and instead of 12X12 contingent system, this year it will be 12X8 contingent system. It means, instead of 144 jawans, there will be 96 jawans in one contingent. Above, Indian presidential guards take part in a rehearsal for the upcoming Republic Day Parade near India Gate in New Delhi.

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Delhi police commissioner SN Shrivastava reviewed security arrangements for the Republic Day celebrations in Delhi. Above. National Security Guard (NSG) contingent practices during the rehearsals for Republic Day Parade 2021.

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School children perform during a press preview as part of Republic day parade 2021 rehearsal.

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According to Inspector General, Training, CRPF RK Yadav, the reserve force for the first time will have its own tableau. "This year we will be having our own tableau and its theme will be combat skills of CRPF in conflict zones. Also, this year, all jawans will be wearing masks and will be maintaining social distancing as told by the government," IG Yadav told ANI in Kadarpur, Training ground in Gurgaon.

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This year, a Paramilitary band comprising ITBP, CRPF, and CISF jawans will also be performing in beating retreat. A band was seen rehearsing in the CRPF camp under the supervision of CRPF officials. All three Paramilitary forces' jawans will perform for almost seven minutes in beating retreat. Above, Soldiers take part in a rehearsal.

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Members of Delhi police contingent dance after the rehearsals for upcoming Republic Day Parade at Rajpath in New Delhi.

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Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel during rehearsal for Republic Day parade amid dense fog and cold weather, at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi.

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ITBP which was training in dense foggy weather at Rajpath will be having only one contingent.

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National Security Guard (NSG) contingent practices during the rehearsals.

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Indian Navy contingent practices during the rehearsals.

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School students during the rehearsals for Republic Day Parade 2021, at Rajpath in New Delhi.

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Indian Army Soldiers with tanks take part in Republic Day parade rehearsal, at Rajpath.

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