As part of the final preparation, a full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day parade was held today in New Delhi.
Our reporter Pema Tshoki, who is in New Delhi, says the preparation is in full swing.
All the grand military and cultural displays that will be showcased during the celebration were performed. Different regiments of three Indian military services, Indian army, navy and air force presented the Guard of Honour.
India is deemed as the land of diverse culture, and thus, the Big Day will observe an exhibition of varied cultural performances from different states of India.
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The colourful flags of the two countries are seen hoisted in and around the India gate.
There is tight security in and around New Delhi.
It was on this day in 1950, when the Constitution of India came into effect, and India became an independent republic. Thereafter, January 26 has been celebrated as the Republic Day of India.
