New Delhi, Jan. 26 -- Indian PM Narendra Modi wished the nation on Tuesday morning on the occasion of Republic Day.

The Indian leader tweeted: "Wishing all the people of India a Happy #RepublicDay. Jai Hind!"

Amid COVID-19 restrictions, the Republic Day event this year will be a shortened one.

It is scheduled to start at 9 am and will finish with the traditional fly past at 11.25 am.

This year no chief guest will be attending the event.

British PM Boris Johnson was scheduled to attend it.

He cancelled his upcoming visit to India amid rising COVID-19 cases in his country.

India's military might, cultural diversity, social and economic progress will be on display during the 72nd Republic Day celebrations at the majestic Rajpath in Ne...