Republic Day Parade: As it happened

Light rains and overcast skies failed to dampen the enthusiasm of thousands of spectators who witnessed the nearly one-and-half-hour-long parade that marched down the majestic Rajpath.

By Kamna Arora | Last Updated: Thursday, January 26, 2017 - 13:01

New Delhi: India's military might and rich cultural diversity were on full display during the dazzling 68th Republic Day celebrations in the national capital which had Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as the Chief Guest. A major highlight of the parade was 149-member marching contingent from UAE comprising personnel from Presidential Guards, the Air Force, the Navy and Army. They were led by a band comprising 35 musicians from that country. For the first time, a contingent of the National Security Guard, popularly known as the Black Cat Commandos, was part of the march past.

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Infantry Combat Vehicle BMP-2K is here.

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The Indian Army's missile firing capability T-90 'Bhishma' tank is being displayed.

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The National Anthem was played followed by a 21 gun salute.

26 January 2017, 10:00 AM

President Pranab Mukherjee unfurls the Tricolour at Rajpath. 

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Republic Day parade concludes.

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Despite overcast conditions, three fighter jets flew at a height of 300 metres from ground at a speed of 780 km per hour in ‘VIC' formation, leaving the spectators at Rajpath boulevard in awe.

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India`s Light Combat Aircraft Tejas and Airborne Early Warning and Control System developed indigenously made their maiden appearance at the Republic Day parade. 

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The National Anthem is being played. Celebrations at the Rajpath are drawing to a close.

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The Indian Air Force displays its skill in flypast over Rajpath. Aircraft Tejas makes its debut.

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The amazing Motor Cycle Display by “Shwet Ashwa” Team of the Corps of Military Police.

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Splendid driving skills of ‘Dare Devils’- the motorcycle display team of Corps of Military Police.

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Students of Kendriya Vidyalaya, Pitampura, express how National Flag has been a witness of glorious tales of nation building.

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Dynamic, vibrant and charismatic students of Mount Abu Public School, Rohini present Assamese dance style ‘Sattriya’.

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Girl students of Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya, Chirag Delhi, perform at Rajpath.

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Saila dance performance by 165 students drawn from South Central Zone Cultural Zone.

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National Bravery Awards winners - 25 children (12 girls and 13 boys) - march in Republic Day parade.

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'The Art and Lifestyle of Kutch' is being presented at a tableau of Gujarat.

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The Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation Tableau is at Rajpath.

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Tableau of Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises is at Republic Day parade.

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Assam Tableau passes through the Rajpath.

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Jammu and Kashmir Tableau is here. The theme is 'Winter Sports at Gulmarg'.

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Hojagiri, a folk dance performed by the Reang people, is the theme of Tripura tableau.

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Musical Heritage of Goa exhibited at a tableau.

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Punjab Tableau is on display.

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The theme of Tamil Nadu Tableau is 'Karakattam', a popular folk dance.

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'Sharad Utsav' at West Bengal Tableau.

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Tableau of Gujarat passes through the Rajpath on 68th Republic Day Parade.

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Karnataka Tableau is being displayed.

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Manipur Tableau passes through the Rajpath on 68th Republic Day Parade.

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Lakshadweep Tableau at Republic Day parade.

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Arunachal Pradesh Tableau passes through the Rajpath.

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Yak Dance of Arunachal Pradesh is being presented at a tableau.

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The Odisha tableau is at Republic Day parade.

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Contingent Commander Ms Osin Mosu of Union Christian College, Meghalaya, is leading NSS marching contingent comprising 160 volunteers.

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Senior Division NCC Girls Marching Contingent led by Senior Under Officer Aishwarya is here.

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Band of Birla Balika Vidyapeeth, Pilani, led by Senior Under Officer Toshani Singh, Under Officer Gowri Aggarwal and Sergeant Samriddhi is here.

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Contingent of National Security Guard (NSG), popularly known as the Black Cat Commandoes, is marching at Rajpath. 

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Sub Inspector Jagjit Singh leads the Delhi Police, playing the ‘Delhi Police’ song.

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Assistant Sub-Inspector Karan Singh is leading the Central Industrial Security Force Band consisting of 84 personnel.

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CRPF marching contingent passes through the Rajpath.

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Indian Coast Guard Marching Contingent led by Arvind Kumar Pandey is marching in the Republic Day parade.

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Playing 'Hum hain seema suraksha bal`, contingent of Sashastra Seema Bal wows at Republic Day parade.

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Madras Engineering Group & Centre led by Captain Priyanshu Dhama from 38 Assault Engineer Regiment.

26 January 2017, 10:28 AM

Contingent of the Indian Navy Tableau is parading at Republic Day Parade.

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The captivating tune of ‘Jai Bharati’ played by the Brass Band of the Indian Navy consisting led by Ramesh Chand Katoch.

26 January 2017, 10:26 AM

The 103 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) Sikh Light Infantry led by Major Gurpal Singh Dhanju is at Republic Day parade.

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Here is smartly marching contingent of Madras Engineering Group & Centre led by Captain Priyanshu Dhama.

26 January 2017, 10:20 AM

Contingent of Gallant Gorkhas of the 5 Gorkha Rifles of 58 Gorkha Training Centre led by Lieutenant Raushan Kumar Yadav

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Here is Akash Weapon System of 27 Air Defence (Missile) Regiment led by Captain Anendra Bansal and Lieutenant Garima.