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In Pictures: India celebrates 68th Republic Day

A contingent of 179 UAE soldiers will lead the Republic Day parade this year.

By :  naren pulloor
Update: 2017-01-26 04:32 GMT
India is celebrating its 68th Republic Day on Thursday. The day is marked by a grand parade in the national capital, New Delhi.
BRAHMOS and other mechanised columns rolling down the Rajpath during 68th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi.
Akash Missile System being displayed at the 68th Republic Day celebrations at Rajpath in New Delhi.
The tableau of Gujarat passes through the Rajpath during the full dress rehearsal of the Republic Day parade, in New Delhi
The tableau of Tamil Nadu passes through the Rajpath during the full dress rehearsal of the Republic Day parade, in New Delhi.
West Bengal artists perform in their tableau for the Republic Day parade during a press preview in New Delhi.
Mechanised columns being displayed at Rajpath during the 68th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi.
NSG commandos take part during the 68th Republic Day Parade at Rajpath in New Delhi
Military police daredevils team 'Shwet Ashwa' displays stunt on motorcycles at the Rajpath during the 68th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi.
Narendra Modi greets the crowd as he leaves after the 68th Republic Day celebrations at Rajpath in New Delhi.
The tableau of Goa passes through the Rajpath during the 68th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi.
The tableau of Arunachal Pradesh passes through the Rajpath during the Republic Day parade, in New Delhi.
The tableau of Himachal Pradesh passes through the 68th Republic Day Parade at Rajpath in New Delhi.
The tableau of Odisha passes through the 68th Republic Day Parade at Rajpath in New Delhi.
The tableau of capital city Delhi passes through the 68th Republic Day Parade at Rajpath in New Delhi.
The tableau of Manipur passes through the Rajpath, during the 68th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi.
The Maharashtra state tableaux drives past Rajpath, the ceremonial boulevard, during Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
The tableau of Haryana passes through the Rajpath during the 68th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi.
The tableau of Lakshadweep passes through the Rajpath during the 68th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi.
The tableau of Ministry of CBEC passes through the Rajpath during the 68th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi.
Khadi India tableau on display during the 68th Republic Day Parade at Rajpath in New Delhi.
The tableau of Tripura passes through the Rajpath, during the 68th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi.
Indian Army daredevils display their skills on motorcycles during Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
Sukhoi-30 MKI fly in Trishool formation.
Jaguars fly in arrow-head formation.
C-17, Sukhoi 30S, fly-past in globe formation.
School children perform a dance number highlighting the Indian Independece struggle.
The GST Tableau marches down the Rajpath.
Children from Mount Abu public school present a traditional Assamese dance.
Young perform from Sarvodaya Shiksha Vidyalaya dance number on the power of youth.
Saila dance of Gond tribe MP, performed by school children.
25 children, awarded India's child bravery awards, ride in open jeeps.
Tableau showing skill India's skill development transformation.
Tableau showing the importance of green India, clean India.
Tableau showing achievements of CSIR.
Tableau showing the Pradhan Mantri awaz yojana.
The tableau of micro, small and medium enterprises showing the importance of Khadi.
The Karnataka tableau at Republic Day parade.
The Jammu and Kashmir tableau at Republic Day parade.
The Punjab tableau at Republic Day parade.
BSF camel regiment marching down the Rajpath.
Indian Navy Tableau marching down the Rajpath.
IAF
UAE contingent marching at Rajpath.
IAF band playing 'galaxy riders' marches down the Rajpath.
Ex-servicemen tableau at RepublicDay parade.
The combined band of the Punjab regimental Centre and Sikh regimental Centre.
The Republic Day parade begins with various regiments marching down the Rajpath.
President Pranab Mukherjee presents Ashok Chakra(Posthumous) for Havildar Hangpan Dada. The award is received by his wife Chasen Lowang Dada.
Tri-colour unfurled at Rajpath.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lays ceremonial wreath on the Amar Jawan Jyoti at the India Gate.
Narendra Modi pays tribute at Amar Jawan Jyoti
President Pranab Mukherjee arrives at Rajpath.
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar arrives at Rajpath.
Modi arrives at Rajpath, meets CJI Khehar.
A contingent of 179 UAE soldiers will lead the Republic Day parade this year.

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