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Republic Day 2019: Special report on Beating Retreat ceremony at Wagah border (FULL)
Republic Day 2019: Beating Retreat ceremony at Wagah border.
Celebrations for the 70th Republic Day began on Saturday when the ceremonial parade rolled down the majestic Rajpath here with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa as the chief guest, amid unprecedented security deployment in the city.
"Collector sahab padhengey (Collector will read it for you)," Imarti Devi said after she struggld to read our the written speech.
India on Saturday donated 30 ambulances and six buses to Nepal and extended its support to the country in achieving prosperity.
Seated in the front row, Gandhi and Gadkari were seen chatting and smiling while watching the grand parade.
Traditionally, each year on January 26 and August 15, the two armies exchange greetings and sweets on the LoC in Poonch district.
Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan hoisted tricolor outside their residence with their kid Taimur.
The flypast culminated with a lone Su-30 MKI, flying at a speed of 900 kmph, splitting the sky with a 'vertical charlie.'
India's military might was on display, with the artillery gun system M777 American Ultra Light Howitzers, recently acquired from the US and K9 Vajra, a self-propelled artillery gun, showcased on Rajpath, being new additions this year.
An eternal flame burns at the Amar Jawan Jyoti to commemorate the indomitable courage of soldiers who died in the service of the nation. It is symbolised by a reversed rifle standing on its barrel and crested by a soldier's helmet.
Celebrations for the 70th Republic Day began Saturday with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in attendance as the chief guest, amid heavy security deployment in the city.
Cyril Ramaphosa, a follower of Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela, was invited because this year will mark Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary.
In the many firsts, an all-women contingent of the Assam Rifles led by Major Khushboo Kanwar participated in the parade. Besides this, Captain Shikha Surbhi performed daredevil stunts and a standing salute on a moving motorcycle.
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Republic Day celebrations: The spirit of patriotism soared and roared on Rajpath as Indian defence forces displayed their might and valour as part of parade.
A senior police officer said around 25,000 security personnel have been deployed at strategic locations in central Delhi.
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