New Delhi: 

India’s military might and cultural diversity will be showcased today as the country celebrates its 73rd Republic Day.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the nation by tweeting, “Wishing you all a happy Republic Day. Jai Hind!”

The parade at Rajpath will begin at 10:30 am, half-an-hour later than usual, for better visibility.

This year’s parade will feature a grand flypast by 75 Indian Air Force aircraft and helicopters, cultural performances by 480 dancers selected through a nationwide Vande Bharatam dance competition and a National Cadet Corps ‘Shaheedon Ko Shat Shat Naman’ programme that will be beamed on large LED screens.