26 January Republic Day 2015 Celebration Thread

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First Republic Day parade was in 1950.
First Republic Day parade was in 1950 but the venue wasn't RajPath.

RajPath was the venue for RD parade from 1955. Earlier it was celebrated at different stadiums and places including Ram Leela Maidan.

Since 1950, India has been hosting a head of state or government of another country as the state guest of honour for Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi. During 1950–1954, Republic Day celebrations were organised at different venues (like Irwin Stadium (National Stadium), Kingsway (Rajpath), Red Fort and Ramlila grounds). It was only starting 1955 when the parade in its present form was organised at Rajpath.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delhi_Republic_Day_parade

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So once in-between 1950-1954 the RD parade might have been held at RajPath (But not in present form) before settling down to RajPath as permanent venue.
 
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It's raining..... the last thing we want is rain ruining this day. :dude:
 

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Epic fail weather. Meanwhile it's bright and sunny and in HYD.
 

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Delhi Police marching with Lee-Enfield rifles? :shocked:

Even the NCC is better equipped with FN-FALs.
 

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Loved the "Make in India" tableau. I also liked the massive crab on the Goa tableau.

I also noticed the Pranab Mukherjee stood up and waved when the tableau of Madhya Pradesh went by. Is he standing up for all tableaux?
 

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Can any post pics of army various brigade taking parts and their Name ????
 

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Three Mil-24/35 helicopters flew by with their usual aggressive swagger. :thumb:
 

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