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Photos | Republic Day 2018 celebrations: The parade rolls down Rajpath, Delhi
The annual parade made its way down Rajpath in New Delhi during the 69th Republic Day celebrations showcasing India's military, culture and diversity in the presence of leaders of the 10 ASEAN nations, today on January 26.
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Border Security Force’s Seema Bhawani women’s daredevil team pulls off a lotus-formation during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. Amid unprecedented security cover, celebrations of the 69th Republic Day began in New Delhi, with Prime Minister Modi and three Service Chiefs paying homage at the Amar Jawan Jyoti. This was followed by the arrival of the 10 ASEAN heads of state as chief guests and the big draw –the Republic Day Parade. (Ajay Aggarwal / HT Photo)
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PM Narendra Modi, welcomes Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi prior to the commencement of the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. Nine other ASEAN heads of state were also in attendance as chief guests. (AP)
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The BSF’s marching band passes through the saluting base at Rajpath. (Ajay Aggarwal / HT Photo)
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The Air Force’s foot contingent passes by the crowd in a neat formation. (Ajay Aggarwal / HT Photo)
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The Ladakh Scouts contingent of the Indian Army marches past during the parade. (Ajay Aggarwal / HT PHOTO)
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School children perform during the 69th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. (Prakash Singh / AFP)
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The Akash Weapon System of the 27 Air defence regiment, capable of firing short range surface to air missiles passes through the saluting base. (Ajay Aggarwal / HT Photo)
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The Ministry of External Affairs tableau decked out in symbols of the ASEAN member nations and participants in representative attire. (Mohd Zakir / HT Photo)
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All India Radio’s (Akashwani) tableau showcased a journey of more than eight decades of public service. The motto of AIR ‘Bahujan Hitaaya Bahujan Sukhaaya’ was displayed on the rear. (Ajay Aggarwal / HT Photo)
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The T-90 Bhishma tanks rumble down Rajpath’s ceremonial boulevard. (AP)
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The Border Security Force contingent on decked out camels marches through Rajpath, its troops in matching moustaches and all taller than 6 feet. (Adnan Abidi / REUTERS)
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India’s supersonic cruise missile, the famed Brahmos Weapons System of the 881 Missile Regiment. The regiment’s motto is “Sarvatra Izzat O Iqbal”. (AP)
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Sukhoi 30MKI aircrafts perform a Trishul manoeuvre over the parade venue. (Mohd Zakir / HT Photo)
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves to the crowd as he escorts President Ram Nath Kovind after the Republic Day parade. (Ajay Aggarwal / HT Photo)
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