No motorcycle stunts at Republic Day parade this year due to Covid-19

The gravity-defying stunts by motorcycle-borne men, a major attraction and spectacular display for the crowds at Republic Day celebrations, will not be taking place this year due to Covid-19 safety norms.

Besides this, the parade of gallantry awardees and children who have earned bravery awards will also not be there at the 72nd Republic Day event, on account of social distancing, officials said.

The spectator size too has been reduced to 25,000 and there will be no chief guest at the Republic Day event on the Rajpath this year.