On 67th Republic Day, India displays military prowess, cultural heritage

by Abbas Adil

India’s military prowess and the country’s diverse cultural heritage were on display at the 67th Republic Day parade on the magnificent Rajpath boulevard here on Tuesday.

Republic Day celebrations conclude at Rajpath with national anthem.

Indian Air Force presents thundering aerobatic professional skills with Sukhoi 30, Mig 29, Jaguar combat planes, C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft and C-17 Globemaster.

Motorcycle display by the Army Daredevils. Gallantry award winners arrive seen at Rajpath. 

IT Ministry tableau showcases PM Modi’s ambitious project ‘Digital India’.

digitalindia dogsquad_0 PMnarendramodi-indiagateThe tableau of Election Commission of India shows the inclusive and ethical participation for a stronger democracy.

The tableau of Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation is based on the theme of ‘Swachh Bharat’.

Tableau of Ministry of Social Justice depicts the 125th birth anniversary of Dr BR Ambedkar.

Sikkim’s tableau depicts celebration of Buddha Jayanti, which is popularly called Saga Dawa.

Tableaus of Sikkim, Gujarat, Tripura, West Bengal, Chandigarh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Bihar, Karnataka, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir pass through Rajpath.

Tableau from Goa performs ‘Jagor’ (the traditional folk dance-drama)

Women’s division of the CRPF at Rajpath. 

Indian Army’s dog squad march down Rajpath during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.

DRDO showcases its equipment columns. 

BSF’s colourful camel regiment passes through Rajpath. Deputy Commandant Kuldeep J Choudhary is leading the Contingent.

Tableau’s of Indian Air Force and Indian Navy at the 67th Republic Day celebrations.

The Parachute regiment marches past the saluting base.

The Akash Weapon systems dispalyed at  Republic Day Parade.

Dhruv helicopters fly over Rajpath.

Tank T-90 Bhishma and Brahmos missile go past the saluting base.

The French military band marches down Rajpath.

Parade begins; proud winners of highest gallantry awards follow the Parade Commander at the majestic Rajpath

Four Mi-17 V5 helicopters shower flower petals to greet Republic Day Parade spectators.

President confers AshokChakra to Lance Naik Mohan Goswami who laid down his life fighting militants in J&K.

President Pranab Mukherjee hoists National Flag at Rajpath; National Anthem played.

President Pranab Mukherjee and his French counterpart Francois Hollande arrive at Rajpath to attend the 67th Republic Day celebrations.

Vice President Hamid Ansari arrives at Rajpath, is received by PM Modi.

The Prime Minister reaches Rajpath, is greeted by Home Minister Rajnath Singh and MoS VK Singh.

PM Narendra Modi reaches India Gate, pays tribute to martyrs, lays wreath at the ‘Amar Jawan Jyoti’.

President Pranab Mukherjee and President Francois Hollande leave Rashtrapati Bhavan. 

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje extends heartiest greetings countrymen on the occasion of Republic Day. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets the nation on Republic Day and says he salutes “all great personalities who framed our constitution”.

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