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Latest update: India showcased its military might, culture and diversity at the 69th Republic Day parade on Friday as 23 tableaux rolled down Rajpath. Breaking tradition, the Border Security Force (BSF) decided not to offer sweets to Pakistan Rangers on the other side of the border, reported CNN-News18. There will be a march past by the army personnel carrying the ASEAN flag at the Republic Day parade, where 23 tableaux, including those representing various states, ministries, the All India Radio (AIR) among others, will roll down the Rajpath. The ASEAN, founded in 1967, comprises Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos and Brunei. The ASEAN leaders, here to attend the India-ASEAN Commemorative Summit, will be the chief guests at the Republic Day parade which was termed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “historic and unprecedented”. [caption id=“attachment_3220380” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] Representational image. DD News[/caption] A motorcycle contingent of women personnel of the BSF will showcase their skills for the first time at the parade, where supreme commander of the Indian armed forces President Ram Nath Kovind will take the salute. The army personnel will also carry the flags of the 10 ASEAN nations. There will also be a flypast by MI-17 and RUDRA armed helicopters along with a number of IAF aircraft. Five Mi-17 V5 helicopters of the Indian Air Force, showering petals and carrying the national flag, ASEAN flag and services flags, would precede parade commander Lt Gen Asit Mistry, the General Officer Commanding (Delhi Area). A camel contingent of the BSF and columns of the 61st cavalry with 51 horses will be part of the parade. For the first time, a tableau of All India Radio will be leading a series of 23 tableaux during the parade and it will feature Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s monthly address ‘Mann Ki Baat’. An Income Tax Department tableau about special anti-black money drive launched post-demonetisation is also on the list of many firsts. The Navy will showcase Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) Vikrant, which will be commissioned in 2020 and the Defence Development and Research Organisation will exhibit the ‘Nirbhay’ missile and the Ashwini radar system. Three T-90 tanks, two BRAHMOS missiles, two AKASH missiles will also be part of the mechanised columns at the parade. On behalf of the central government, around 61 tribal guests from various parts of the country have been invited to witness the Republic Day celebrations. With inputs from PTI
Republic Day 2018 updates: India showcases military might, culture and diversity at Rajpath parade
India will celebrate its 69th Republic Day on Friday by showcasing its military prowess, culture and diversity in the presence of leaders of the 10 ASEAN nations who will attend the event as chief guests.
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Narendra Modi interacts with people at Rajpath
Republic Day parade comes to an end
The 69th #RepublicDay Parade and pageant draws to a close with the #NationalAnthem.#Republicday2018 pic.twitter.com/Xs6NvRC9rO
— Akashvani आकाशवाणी (@AkashvaniAIR) January 26, 2018
ASEAN leaders leave as R-Day parade ceremony at Rajpath ends
President’s bodyguard at Rajpath to escort President back to Rashtrapati Bhavan
Visuals of the flyby at R-Day parade
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— Doordarshan National दूरदर्शन नेशनल (@DDNational) January 26, 2018
Awesome Aerobatics - Rapt spectators ! #RepublicDay on @DDNational & Live-Stream on https://t.co/kefkjmY1KT#RepublicDayOnDD #RepublicDayParade #RepublicDay2018 #RepublicDay #Doordarshan pic.twitter.com/XuIpKKTX8g
Fulcrum formation at R-Day parade
Visuals of the stunts showcased at R-Day parade
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— Doordarshan National दूरदर्शन नेशनल (@DDNational) January 26, 2018
Dedication, Dexterity, Skill ! #RepublicDay on @DDNational & Live-Stream on https://t.co/kefkjmY1KT … #RepublicDayOnDD #RepublicDayParade #RepublicDay2018 #RepublicDay #Doordarshan pic.twitter.com/BG3opcoNYK
Last leg at R-Day parade begins as airshow begins
R-Day parade goes on…
Stunts showcased at R-Day parade
Women BSF bikers make their R-Day debut
Eminent politicians at the Republic Day parade
Dr.Manmohan Singh and wife Gursharan Kaur, HD Deve Gowda, HM Rajnath Singh, Union Minister Smriti Irani at the #RepublicDay parade pic.twitter.com/Gro59bAuOW
— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2018
Visuals from Republic Day parade
Tableaux Bahadur Bacche
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Tableaux Bahadur Bacche! #RepublicDay on @DDNational & Live-Stream on https://t.co/kefkjmY1KT#RepublicDayOnDD #RepublicDayParade #RepublicDay2018 #RepublicDay #Doordarshan pic.twitter.com/Imi02DVqfN
Assam, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Manipur, Punjab tableaux
#Assam, #Gujarat , #HimachalPradesh, #Manipur & #Punjab Tableau at Rajpath #RepublicDay#RDayWithAIR pic.twitter.com/4jHSNhlksY
— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) January 26, 2018
India’s main battle tank T-90 Bhishma showcased
India's main battle tank T-90 Bhishma showcased country's military prowess at #RepublicDay parade at Rajpath#Republicday2018 pic.twitter.com/hNDOrub8m6
— DD News (@DDNewslive) January 26, 2018
Maharashtra, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Lakshadweep tableau
#Maharashtra, #Kerala, #Chhattisgarh & #Lakshadweep Tableau at Rajpath #RepublicDay#RDayWithAIR pic.twitter.com/tNeb4Ua29o
— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) January 26, 2018
Tableau of Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
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Tableau of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on @DDNational & Live-Stream on https://t.co/kefkjmY1KT#RepublicDayOnDD #RepublicDayParade #RepublicDay2018 #RepublicDay #Doordarshan pic.twitter.com/VmIpHwyBUF
Assam tableau
Delhi: The Assam tableau at #RepublicDay parade, tableau is based on traditional mask used in religious dances and drama in Satras(Vaishnava monasteries) and Namghars(Prayer halls) pic.twitter.com/9zXUGnwIGk
— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2018
School children perform at R-Day parade
Visuals of some tableaux at Rajpath
#JammuAndKashmir, #MadhyaPradesh, #Tripura & #Uttarakhand Tableau at Rajpath #RepublicDay#RDayWithAIR pic.twitter.com/iHdxgZkURX
— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) January 26, 2018
I-T Department tableau
Visuals of Chhattisgarh tableau
Maharashtra tableau
Tripura tableau
Akash weapon system displayed at Rajpath
The Akash weapon system of 27 Air Defence Regiment (Amritsar Air Field), led by Captain Shikha Yadav and Captain Mohammad Yunis Khan #RepublicDay pic.twitter.com/afw7iocd1y
— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2018
Madhya Pradesh tableau at Rajpath
Karnataka tableau at Rajpath
One of the India-ASEAN tableaux at the R-Day parade
All India Radio tableau at Rajpath
Nirbhay tableau at Rajpath
Nirbhay (long-range sub-cruise missile) Tableau at Rajpath #RepublicDay#RDayWithAIR pic.twitter.com/tL6hiYkR89
— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) January 26, 2018
Republic Day celebrated in Kolkata
Kolkata: West Bengal Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi unfurls National Flag at #RepublicDay celebrations. pic.twitter.com/2SslcunsAB
— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2018
Weapon locating radar which can track up to seven targets
Weapon locating radar SWATHI. An indigenous radar which can simultaneously track upto seven targets. #RepublicDay pic.twitter.com/H0y4WxPwSS
— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2018
Sashastra Seema Bal plays the song ‘Josh Bhara Hai Seene Mein’ at parade
LIVE: Sasahstra Seema Bal Band playing the song "Josh Bara Hai Seene Mey Hai Hathelyo Par Jaan' #RepublicDay https://t.co/N2TSVZzKUL
— PIB India (@PIB_India) January 26, 2018
Ladakh Scouts at Rajpath
" Ki Ki So So Lha Gyalo "
— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) January 26, 2018
Ladakh Scouts at Rajpath #RepublicDay#RDayWithAIR pic.twitter.com/bBhUs1Htjf
India showcases military might at Republic Day parade
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— Doordarshan National दूरदर्शन नेशनल (@DDNational) January 26, 2018
India showcases military might at #RepublicDay Parade on @DDNational & Live-Stream on https://t.co/kefkjmY1KT#RepublicDayOnDD #RepublicDayParade #RepublicDay2018 #RepublicDay #Doordarshan pic.twitter.com/C7GrFvzfeT
Brahmos Missile System ar R-Day parade
Brahmos Missile System of 881 Missile Regiment. It is the only Super Sonic Cruise Missile presently available in the world. #RepublicDay pic.twitter.com/XPWaIWsQ6H
— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2018
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