Republic Day Parade 2017: Ceremony At Rajpath Concludes; Nationwide Celebrations Continue
Republic Day 2017 Live: India celebrates its 68th Republic Day today with the Parade on Rajpath
NEW DELHI: India celebrates its 68th Republic Day today. The Republic Day Parade and ceremony is currently in progress on Rajpath. On January 26, 1950, the Constitution of India came into force, and Republic Day is celebrated to honour that day. On this day in 1950, the first President of India, Dr Rajendra Prasad took oath. President Pranab Mukherjee will start the ceremony by hoisting the Indian flag, following which the Republic Day Parade will begin from Rajpath. The parade starts from Rajpath and ends at Red Fort in Delhi. Every year on Republic Day, India invites a visiting head of state, who is the state guest of honour (chief guest) for the ceremony. This year's guest of honour is the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who personally received the Prince at the airport, said that United Arab Emirates is India's valued partner and close ties between the two countries are important for the entire region. India and UAE have signed 13 agreements, includig one on strategic cooperation. Though Republic Day is celebrated on January 26 with the Parade on Rajpath, the celebrations are spread over three days and ends with the Beating Retreat ceremony on January 29.
January 26, 2017 - 11:40 am: The Republic Day Parade comes to an end. All rise for the National Anthem, following which the President and guest of honour, as well as Vice President and Prime Minister leave Rajpath.
The Republic Day Parade concludes as President Pranab Mukherjee leaves for Rashtrapati Bhavan
January 26, 2017 - 11:30 am: The Air Force Flypast over Rajpath on Republic Day
The Indian Air Force conducts a flypast over Rajpath on Republic Day
Daredevils, as they are called, showcase their talen and skill on Republic Day
Daredevils, as they are called, showcase their talen and skill on Republic Day
January 26, 2017 - 11:15 am: The state tableau from Haryana was dedicated to the 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' campaign.
The Haryana tableau highlights the efforts being made towards 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao'
January 26, 2017 - 11:00 am: After India's Armed Forces showcase its military strength, state Tableaus showcase India's culture and diversity on Republic Day.
State Tableaus showcase India's rich tradition, heritage, culture and diversity
State Tableaus showcase India's rich tradition, heritage, culture and diversity
January 26, 2017 - 10:55 am: A special contingent of the National Security Guard or NSG during the Republic Day Parade
A special contingent of the National Security Guard during the Republic Day Parade
PM Modi interacts with guest of honour His Highness Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of UAE
Military contingents march down Rajpath on India's 68th Republic Day
Military contingents march down Rajpath on India's 68th Republic Day
January 26, 2017 - 10:35 am: Photos from the Republic Day Parade - India showcases its military strength as missiles and tanks roll down Rajpath on Republic Day. India has made significant progress in missile technology in recent years.
Missiles and Tanks roll down Rajpath on Republic Day.
An Armed Forces contingent on horseback salute the President as they ride down Rajpath
The Indian Armed Forces march down Rajpath
January 26, 2017 - 10:17 am: As a special gesture, a marching contingent of the military of the United Arab Emirates is the first to march on India's 68th Republic Day Parade.
A military marching contingent of the United Arab Emirates are the first to march on Rajpath
Indian Air Force helicopters at Rajpath mark the commencement of the Republic Day Parade march
January 26, 2017 - 10:05 am: President Pranab Mukherjee presents gallantry awards to the the wives of martyrs, who showed immense courage in defending our motherland.
President Pranab Mukherjee gives gallantry awards to the wives of martyrs
January 26, 2017 - 10:02 am: All rise for the National Anthem at Rajpath. 21-gun-salute as the National Anthem is played on Rajpath.
The National Anthem being played on Rajpath on the occasion of India's 68th Republic Day
January 26, 2017 - 09:58 am: Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives and welcomes President Pranab Mukherjee and guest of honour Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
PM Modi welcomes the President and the guest of honour for the Republic Day Parade
January 26, 2017 - 09:55 am: The President of India Pranab Mukherjee and the guest of honour for the Republic Day His Highness Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan being escorted down Rajpath. PM Narendra Modi waits to receive and welcome them for the parade.
President Pranab Mukherjee and guest of honour His Highness Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan being escorted
January 26, 2017 - 09:52 am: Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari and welcomes him for the Republic Day Parade.
January 26, 2017 - 09:45 am: After paying tributes at the Amar Jawan Jyoti, Prime Minister Modi has arrived at the main stand on Rajpath. Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and PM Modi meet the 3 service chiefs and exchange greetings with dignitaries. The Prime Minister will welcome the President and the guest of honour Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan shortly.
PM Narendra Modi meeting Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and the 3 service Chiefs of Staff
Prime Minister Modi and the 3 chiefs of staff pay tributes at the Amar Jawan Jyoti
January 26, 2017 - 09:10 am: Security in Delhi has been heightened for the Republic Day ceremony. The national capital has been brought under ground-to-air security. Intelligence agencies have issued a warning of an attack.
January 26, 2017 - 08:55 am: In a special tribute to India on its 68th Republic Day, Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest skyscraper, was lit up like the Indian Flag. The musical fountains next to the world's tallest building leapt to the music of Jai Ho and Vande Mataram, as a mile high electronic flag draped the Burj. India shares a strong friendship with UAE. Prime Minister Modi has called the United Arab Emirates a valued partner.
A spectacular LED illumination of the Indian National flag on Burj Khalifa
(Source : ndtv.com)
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