Republic Day In The Time Of Covid
India’s 71st Republic Day has its sight in the annals of history — it will be singled out for its novelty. The pandemic and farmers’ unrest form the background of the celebration, which will also be the first major public event in the times of coronavirus.
This is also the second year that celebrations in the national capital are going to take place under the pall of protests. Last year, the agitation against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) marked the days preceding and succeeding January 26.
Unlike previous years, the Republic Day celebrations are scaled down this year. The usual festivity and fervour will be traded for restrictions and protocols.
