NEW DELHI: In view of "serious" threats to the country from a number of "terrorist, extremist and insurgent groups", the Centre has asked all states
to be on high alert to prevent any untoward incident during the "vulnerable" period leading to Republic Day.
"The period before and after Republic Day is especially vulnerable. The government has sensitised states and asked them to remain at the highest level of alertness," home secretary Madhukar Gupta said on Thursday.
Besides, the government also sought cooperation of the people in preventing terrorist threats and appealed "to report suspicious activities and movement of suspicious persons in their neighbourhood to the local police".
"This can be done by calling the police control room at the district/city level or, where the service is available, by calling the toll free number 1090. The security forces will be able to discharge their duties more effectively if they have the fullest cooperation of the people," Gupta said.
Though it appeared to be a routine drill followed ahead of any important occasion, home ministry officials said the level of alertness was substantially heightened this time keeping in view some serious inputs.
Without giving details, the home secretary said there were "a number of terrorist, extremist and insurgent groups which continue to pose a serious threat to the security of the country".
He said alerts had been issued to all states and wherever there was specific input, it was passed on to them.
Home minister P Chidambaram recently held meetings to review the security scenario across the country and also discussed arrangements with Delhi Police to ensure that the Republic Day function passed off peacefully in the Capital.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Centre_puts_states_on_high_alert_ahead_of_Republic_Day/articleshow/4018554.cms
Showing posts with label Republic Day. Show all posts
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Friday, January 23, 2009
About Republic Day : 26th January
26th January 1950 is one of the most important days in Indian history as it was on this day the constitution of India came into force and India became a truly sovereign state. In this day India became a totally republican unit. The country finally realized the dream of Mahatma Gandhi and the numerous freedom fighters who, fought for and sacrificed their lives for the Independence of their country. So, the 26th of January was decreed a national holiday and has been recognized and celebrated as the Republic Day of India, ever since.
Today, the Republic Day is celebrated with much enthusiasm all over the country and especially in the capital, New Delhi where the celebrations start with the Presidential to the nation. The beginning of the occasion is always a solemn reminder of the sacrifice of the martyrs who died for the country in the freedom movement and the succeeding wars for the defense of sovereignty of their country. Then, the President comes forward to award the medals of bravery to the people from the armed forces for their exceptional courage in the field and also the civilians, who have distinguished themselves by their different acts of valour in different situations.
To mark the importance of this occasion, every year a grand parade is held in the capital, from the Rajghat, along the Vijaypath. The different regiments of the army, the Navy and the Air force march past in all their finery and official decorations even the horses of the cavalry are attractively caparisoned to suit the occasion. The crème of N.C.C cadets, selected from all over the country consider it an honour to participate in this event, as do the school children from various schools in the capital. They spend many days preparing for the event and no expense is spared to see that every detail is taken care of, from their practice for the drills, the essential props and their uniforms.
The parade is followed by a pageant of spectacular displays from the different states of the country. These moving exhibits depict scenes of activities of people in those states and the music and songs of that particular state accompany each display. Each display brings out the diversity and richness of the culture of India and the whole show lends a festive air to the occasion. The parade and the ensuing pageantry is telecast by the National Television and is watched by millions of viewers in every corner of the country.
The patriotic fervor of the people on this day brings the whole country together even in her essential diversity. Every part of the country is represented in occasion, which makes the Republic Day the most popular of all the national holidays of India.
Source: http://festivals.tajonline.com/republic-day.php
Today, the Republic Day is celebrated with much enthusiasm all over the country and especially in the capital, New Delhi where the celebrations start with the Presidential to the nation. The beginning of the occasion is always a solemn reminder of the sacrifice of the martyrs who died for the country in the freedom movement and the succeeding wars for the defense of sovereignty of their country. Then, the President comes forward to award the medals of bravery to the people from the armed forces for their exceptional courage in the field and also the civilians, who have distinguished themselves by their different acts of valour in different situations.
To mark the importance of this occasion, every year a grand parade is held in the capital, from the Rajghat, along the Vijaypath. The different regiments of the army, the Navy and the Air force march past in all their finery and official decorations even the horses of the cavalry are attractively caparisoned to suit the occasion. The crème of N.C.C cadets, selected from all over the country consider it an honour to participate in this event, as do the school children from various schools in the capital. They spend many days preparing for the event and no expense is spared to see that every detail is taken care of, from their practice for the drills, the essential props and their uniforms.
The parade is followed by a pageant of spectacular displays from the different states of the country. These moving exhibits depict scenes of activities of people in those states and the music and songs of that particular state accompany each display. Each display brings out the diversity and richness of the culture of India and the whole show lends a festive air to the occasion. The parade and the ensuing pageantry is telecast by the National Television and is watched by millions of viewers in every corner of the country.
The patriotic fervor of the people on this day brings the whole country together even in her essential diversity. Every part of the country is represented in occasion, which makes the Republic Day the most popular of all the national holidays of India.
Source: http://festivals.tajonline.com/republic-day.php
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