Tri-colour, national pride and patriotic fervour has taken over the country as India celebrates its 70th Republic Day. The parade from Vijay Chowk to Red Fort Grounds enthraled the hearts of billions of Indians as security forces gave a glimpse of their valour along with the best of artillery, including M777 American Ultra Light Howitzers, recently acquired from the US and K9 Vajra.
Indian culture was celebrated on Rajpath with 22 tableaux by states and central government departments, and performance by school children. As many as 26 national award winning children, seated in open jeeps, were also form part of the cultural pageant.
To celebrate the day in peace, the national capital has been covered with a thick blanket of security. Women commandos, mobile hit teams, anti-aircraft guns and sharpshooters have been deployed at strategic locations to keep a close watch on the eight-km-long Republic Day parade route from Rajpath to the Red Fort in central Delhi.
A senior police officer said around 25,000 security personnel have been deployed at strategic locations in central Delhi to ensure that no untoward incident takes place to dampen the spirit of the nation.
Source: IndiaTV
Image Courtesy: PTI Photo by Manvender Vashist
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