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New Delhi: Around 93 armed force personnel have been announced for the Gallantry awards by the President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday on the eve of the 76th Republic Day, officials said.
According to the details the list include two Kirti Chakras, including one posthumous; 14 Shaurya Chakras, including three posthumous; one Bar to Sena Medal (Gallantry); 66 Sena Medals, including seven posthumous; two Nao Sena Medal (Gallantry) and eight Vayu Sena Medals (Gallantry), the Defence Ministry said in a statement.
“The President also approved 305 defence decorations to the Armed Forces and other personnel. These include 30 Param Vishisht Seva Medals; five Uttam Yudh Seva Medals; 57 Ati Vishisht Seva Medals; 10 Yudh Seva Medals; one Bar to Sena Medals (Devotion to Duty); 43 Sena Medals (Devotion to Duty); eight Nao Sena Medals (Devotion to Duty); 15 Vayu Sena Medals (Devotion to Duty); four Bar to Vishisht Seva Medal and 132 Vishisht Seva Medals,” the statement read.
The Republic Day is celebrated on January 26 every year for the adoption of the country’s own Constitution in 1950 — over two years after India attained Independence on August 15, 1947.
The Constituent Assembly of India adopted the Constitution on November 26, 1949 and it came into effect on January 26, 1950.
Parades, speeches, programmes and ceremonies including cultural events and ceremonies in the national capital as well as across the country mark the Republic Day celebrations.
The President addresses the nation on the eve of the Republic Day. On Saturday, President Murmu lauded the tireless efforts of the farming community, labourers, scientists as well as young Indians for their invaluable contributions to the country’s tangible progress, which has started to influence global economic trends.
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