Is Rajpath Ready For Republic Day Parade? An NDTV Ground Report
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Some 24,000 people are expected to watch the Republic Day parade from Rajpath. There will be no chief guest this year because of Covid.
The Republic Day parade will be held next week on a new-look Central Vista with changes for the first time to an iconic British-built part of Delhi. The government is racing against time to get the ceremonial road Rajpath partially ready for the annual January 26 show of India's military might and culture. Visited Central Vista Avenue to review progress of the project. Despite the unprecedented rains a few days ago & the current Omicron outbreak, work is progressing on schedule. pic.twitter.com/vFgtQQf0sB
British-style chairs, lights and new pathways connected with storm water drains are ready, officials say, adding that heavy rain in the past few days slowed down the work.
But with nine days to go, the road is still being levelled and workers are hard at work. Carpet dressing and cleaning were being done when NDTV visited the site.
A part of the pathway for the presidential salute is not ready. New toilet blocks and pathways will not be finished by January 26, officials say.
