Women take the lead in India’s Republic Day parade - BBC News

Every year, the country celebrates the day its constitution came into effect with a grand spectacle.

1 day agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, AFPImage caption, Coast Guard cadets at India's 75th Republic Day paradeIndia is celebrating its 75th Republic Day with a colourful parade at which French President Emmanuel Macron is the chief guest.

The day marks the anniversary of India officially adopting its constitution, making it a sovereign republic.

The parade, held in the capital, Delhi, went through the avenue of Kartavya Path (Path of Duty), formerly known as the Rajpath, which connects many important landmarks in the city. It culminated at the Red Fort, a 7th Century monument, about 7km (4.3 miles away).

Image source, ReutersImage caption, French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in a colonial-era open air chariot for the celebrationsImage source, ReutersImage caption, Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets the crowd as he arrives for the paradePart of the parade is a display of the country's cultural heritage as well as its military might.

For the first time, an all-women contingent of army, air force and the navy also marched in the parade.

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