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India celebrates its 73rd Republic Day

Dozens of drones display (Source: AP)

The national flag was unfurled on 73rd Republic Day at Rajpath followed by the National Anthem with a booming 21-gun salute on Wednesday.

According to the tradition, the 21-gun salute was presented by the ceremonial battery of 871 field regiment.

The ceremonial battery was commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Jitender Singh Mehta.

Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel (known as Himveers) celebrate the 73rd Republic Day at 15000 feet in -35 degree celsius temperature, at the icy Ladakh borders, Wednesday, January 26, 2022. (Source: PTI)
Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel (known as Himveers) celebrate the 73rd Republic Day at 15000 feet in -35 degree celsius temperature, at the icy Ladakh borders, Wednesday, January 26, 2022. (Source: PTI)
Ministry of Education and Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship tableau passes the Rajpath, during the Republic Day Parade 2022 in New Delhi. (Source: PTI)
People participate in a vintage car and bike rally on the occasion of 73rd Republic Day, in Mumbai, Wednesday, January 26, 2022. (Source: PTI)
Children hold national flags as they celebrate 73rd Republic Day in Mumbai. (Source: PTI)
Camel mounted BSF contingent march past the Rajpath, during the Republic Day Parade 2022 in New Delhi. (Source: PTI)
Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopters flypast during the Republic Day Parade 2022 in New Delhi. (Source: PTI)
Veerangana Unit of Assam police takes part during the Republic day parade in Guwahati. (Source: The Hindu)
A float portraying the freedom fighters at the 73rd Republic day parade held in Chennai. (Source: The Hindu)
Mumbai police officials take part in Republic Day Parade at Shivaji Park. (Source: The Hindu)
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