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India celebrates 62nd Republic Day
Gaiety, colourful floats and captivating performances mark celebrations in New Delhi
Indian Presidential Guards arrive on horseback during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi on January 26. India celebrated its Republic Day under heavy security. Security was especially tight in New Delhi where large sections of the capital were sealed off for the annual parade (Getty Images)
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (C) greets the crowd at the start of Republic Day parade in New Delhi on January 26. India celebrated its 62nd Republic Day under heavy security, with tensions running high in Kashmir over efforts by Hindu nationalists to hold a rally in the state capital. Security was especially tight in New Delhi where large sections of the capital were sealed off for the parade (Getty Images)
Indian soldiers march down Rajpath during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi on January 26 (Getty Images)
A mockup of an Indian Air Force Tejas two-seat trainer is towed down Rajpath during the country’s Republic Day parade in New Delhi on January 26. India’s fighter jet has finally been cleared for operations but analysts say any celebration of India’s entry into an elite club of military hardware producers is premature. Initial operational approval for the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) has taken 26 years — the result of endless developmental delays, technological hiccups and massive cost overruns (Getty Images)
A float representing the state of Maharashtra rolls past during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi on January 26 (Getty Images)
A float representing the state of Punjab rolls past during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi on January 26. India celebrated its 62nd Republic Day under heavy security, with large sections of the capital sealed off for the parade (Getty Images)
A float representing Assam rolls past during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi on January 26 (Getty Images)
A float representing the Indian capital Delhi rolls past during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi on January 26. India celebrated its 62nd Republic Day under heavy security, especially in New Delhi where large sections of the capital were sealed off for the parade (Getty Images)
A float representing the Indian state of Bihar rolls past during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi on January 26 (Getty Images)
Indian Army T-90 tanks roll down Rajpath during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi on January 26. India celebrated its 62nd Republic Day with security especially tight in New Delhi where large sections of the capital were sealed off for the parade (Getty Images)
Indian Border Security Force soldiers perform motorcycle stunts during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi on January 26 (Getty Images)
Jammu And Kashmir Armed Police personnel participate in a Republic Day parade held at Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar on January 26. India celebrated its 62nd Republic Day under heavy security, with tensions running high in Kashmir over efforts by Hindu nationalists to hold a rally in the state capital (Getty Images)
A Kashmiri woman performs during Republic Day celebrations held at Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar on January 26 (Getty Images)
Indian Army soldiers march during the Republic Day parade in Bangalore on January 26 (Getty Images)
Indian schoolchildren participate in a cultural programme during Republic Day celebrations in Bangalore on January 26 (Getty Images)
A balloon in the shape of an Air India aircraft is seen during a Republic Day parade at Secunderabad, the twin city of Hyderabad, on January 26. India celebrated its 62nd Republic Day under heavy security (Getty Images)
