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Respect differences, live in harmony: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Republic Day | Mumbai News

Respect differences, live in harmony: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Republic Day | Mumbai News

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said differences should be respected and cohesion is the key to living in harmony. He was speaking after unfurling the national flag at the Republic Day celebration at a college in Bhiwandi town of Maharashtra’s Thane district. Along with celebration, Republic Day is an occasion to “remember our responsibilities towards the nation,” he said. Addressing the issue of diversity, Bhagwat said differences should be respected and that “cohesion is the key to living in harmony”. “Clashes are happening outside Bharat due to diversity. We see diversity as a natural part of life. You can have your own specialities, but you must be good to each other. If you want to live, it should be a cohesive living. You cannot be happy if your family is unhappy. Similarly, a family cannot be happy if the town is facing trouble,” he said. Bhagwat emphasised the importance of working with both knowledge and dedication. RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat at the event in Thane district. (PTI Photo) “Being enterprising is …

Indonesia’s marching, band contingents to take part in R-Day Parade – India TV

Indonesia’s marching, band contingents to take part in R-Day Parade – India TV

Image Source : PTI Representative image Republic Day Parade: A 160-member marching contingent and 190-member band contingent from Indonesia will participate in the 76th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path on January 26 along with the contingents of Indian Armed Forces, the defence ministry said. The Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path will be heralded by 300 cultural artists playing ‘Sare Jahan Se Achha’ musical instruments representing different parts of the country. “An indigenous mix of instruments that resonate with the melody, beat and hopes of a billion hearts of Indians. Ensemble of instruments includes a wide mix of wind and percussion instruments, like Shehnai, Sundari, Nadaswaram, Been, Mashak Been, Ransingha – Rajasthan, Flute, Karadi Majalu, Mohuri, Sankha, Tutari, Dhol, Gong, Nishan, Chang, Tasha, Sambal, Chenda, Idakka, Lezim, Thavil, Gudum Baza, Talam, Monbah among others,” the ministry said in a statement. Indonesian President to be chief guest at Republic Day celebrations Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will be the chief guest at the 76th Republic Day celebrations on January 26. This will be Subianto’s first official visit …

Recalling the marching contingents of first Republic Day Parade | Chandigarh News

On occasion of the forthcoming Republic Day parade it would be fitting to recall the names of the contingent commanders and the marching contingent that took part in the first ever parade on Jan 26, 1950 in New Delhi. The Ceremonial Parade was held in the Irwin Amphitheater (now National Stadium) and was commanded by Brigadier J.S. Dhillon from Corps of Engineers. He went on to rise to the rank of Lt General and was GOC 11 Corps in Punjab in 1965 war with Pakistan. The archives reveal that the Naval component of 120 men was commanded by Lieut Commander Indar Singh. The Air Force contingent had  240 airmon in two flights, dressed in their blue service dress with white webbing and side caps. The Air Headquarters flight was commanded by Squadron Leader V.M. Radhakrishnan while Squadron Leader J.P. Shukla commanded contingent of the Oporational Command Flight. In addition, there was a Company of the 2nd Punjab Boys Battalion. The Delhi Police contingent consisting of 120 men marched in their khaki uniform. After inspection of …