29 Jan : For the first time, the country will miss this year the magical martial tunes of Beating the Retreat, the last function of the Republic Day celebrations.The Government on Tuesday cancelled the programme, held annually on 29th January, in view of former President R Venkataraman’s demise.
Bands of the three Services every year play lilting martial tunes at the historic Vijay Chowk just before the sunset, bringing down the curtains of Republic Day celebrations.The President, the Vice President, the Prime Minister and rest of the top brass of the country witness the much-loved event.
the annual PM’s NCC Rally, held annually two days after the Republic Day to mark the wind up of the camp Government also decided to cancel held for NCC cadets from across the country.