India showcases military might, cultural heritage at 70th Republic Day parade

With South African President Cyril Ramaphosa watching the proceedings, India on Saturday displayed its military might and rich cultural diversity during the dazzling 70th Republic Day parade in the Capital which for the first time saw veteran soldiers of the Indian National Army walking down the Rajpath.

Post Published By: DN Bureau

Updated : 26 January 2019, 1:00 PM IST

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