India is set to celebrate its 68th Republic Day on Thursday with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi is the chief guest at Rajpath in New Delhi. Earlier former U.S. President Barack Obama, French President François Hollande did the honours.

 

Ever year in this day, India celebrate Republic day. On January 26th, 1950, Indian Constitution came into force. The Republic Day 2017 parade will begin around 9 am AM following the flag hoisting. The parade begins from Vijay Chowk and moves on to the Red Fort grounds via Rajpath, India Gate, Tilak Marg, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg and Netaji Subhash Marg. During Republic Day parade every year, critical defence systems, artillery, and equipment ranging from tanks to missiles are brought out for public display. This year, like in the past, the three wings of the armed forces will field their marching contingents and systems in the parade, followed by a cultural pageant and the flypast.

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