Made-in-India Weapons Systems Flaunted At 74th Republic Day Parade

The public holiday marks the anniversary of India officially adopting its constitution, making it a sovereign republic. Its highlight is a parade which is held in capital city Delhi and telecast live across the country. Every year, the country also invites a foreign dignitary as the chief guest to the paradethis year, Egypt’s president Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi is the guest of honour. Hundreds of people have braved the January chill to watch the parade, which passes through the newly renovated Kartavya Path (formerly Rajpath).

Soldiers from India’s military regiments are marching as India’s president, prime minister and other guests watch on.