Breaking protocol, PM Modi walks down Kartavya Path, greets people

Prime Minister Narendra Modi yet again broke the protocol and continued his Republic Day tradition by walking down the Kartavya Path after the conclusion of the 77th Republic Day celebrationsHe walked quite a distance and greeted enthusiastic attendees seated in enclosures The people erupted into cheers and clapped as he passed byWith tricolour in hands chanting Bharat Mata ki Jai the attendees greeted the Prime Minister with sparkling eyes seeing the Prime Minister with overwhelming patriotismChildren climbed on chairs to catch a glimpse of PM Modi with smiling facesHe then boarded his car and waved to the excited people who were heard shouting ModiModi slogans as he moved ahead down the Kartavya PathWearing a redcolored tieanddye traditional turban with golden peacock feathers motifs PM Modi also continued his tradition of making the headgear a hallmark of his Republic Day celebrationsPM Modi also crossed over to the other side of the Kartavya Path where the excited crowd greeted him and captured the moment with photographsThis is not the first time the Prime Minister has broken the protocol He has been doing it since 2015President Droupadi Murmu presided over the celebrations by unfurling the national flag and led the nation in commemorating the historic dayThe National Flag was unfurled amidst the playing of the National Anthem followed by a thunderous 21gun salute performed using indigenous 105mm Light Field GunsEuropean Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also witnessed the historic celebrations as the Chief Guests for the Republic DayMeanwhile Operation Sindoor took the centre stage at the parade with a powerful show of joint military mightIndian Air Force helicopters flying with the flag of Operation Sindoor marked a striking moment during the Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path on Monday paying tribute to Indiarsquos decisive military action last year against highvalue terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistanoccupied KashmirThe TriServices tableau of the Indian Defence Forces themed lsquoOperation Sindoor Victory Through Jointness was also showcased on the occasion The tableau symbolised the collective strength unity and seamless integration of the Indian Army Navy and Air Force in safeguarding the nationrsquos securityAdding to the display the Integrated Operational Centre IOC highlighted the success of Operation Sindoor underlining the coordinated and synchronised efforts of the Indian armed forces during the missionAs depicted through the glassenclosed Integrated Operational Centre the operation was effectively planned guided and monitored by the national and military leadershipStrong interservice coordination and active support from the local population were identified as crucial factors behind the success of the operationA fusion of VIRASAT VIVIDHTA AUR VIKAS was projected as a defining feature of Operation SindoorWhile the BRAHMOS missile system delivered decisive strikes on enemy targets the Akash missile systems and the S400 air defence network provided a robust protective shield for civilian populations under the concept of the SUDARSHAN CHAKRAUnder the Combat Support Elements segment of the tableau Divyastra was displayed alongside ShaktibaanThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever