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69th R-Day Marked With a Grand Parade and ASEAN Leaders as Guest

Leaders of 10 ASEAN nations are the chief guests for this year’s Republic Day parade.

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The National Capital braved a foggy winter morning to celebrate the 69th Republic Day with pomp and splendour. While dignitaries from 10 ASEAN countries witnessed the military might and cultural tableaus on display at the grand parade in New Delhi, flag-hoisting ceremonies and parades were held across the country.

Snapshot
  • Dignitaries from Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia among a record 10 chief guests at the Republic Day parade
  • Corporal Jyoti Prakash Nirala posthumously awarded Ashok Chakra ahead of parade
  • All women motorcycle team of BSF “Seema Bhawani” performed at the parade
  • 18 children given bravery awards of which three were posthumous
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Leaders of 10 ASEAN nations are the chief guests for this year’s Republic Day parade.
Leaders of 10 ASEAN nations are the chief guests for this year’s Republic Day parade.
Leaders of 10 ASEAN nations are the chief guests for this year’s Republic Day parade.
Leaders of 10 ASEAN nations are the chief guests for this year’s Republic Day parade.
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All Women Motorcycle Squad

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Leaders of 10 ASEAN nations are the chief guests for this year’s Republic Day parade.
Leaders of 10 ASEAN nations are the chief guests for this year’s Republic Day parade.
Leaders of 10 ASEAN nations are the chief guests for this year’s Republic Day parade.
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Leaders of 10 ASEAN nations are the chief guests for this year’s Republic Day parade.
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Published: 25 Jan 2018, 11:44 AM IST
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