India Celebrates 65th Republic Day

NEW DELHI, INDIA - JANUARY 26: President Pranab Mukherjee and chief guest, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe leaving after witnessing the 65th Republic Day Parade at Rajpath on January 26, 2014 in New Delhi, India. India adopted its democratic Constitution on January 26, 1950. Colourful images of Indias cultural heritage, manoeuvres by fighter aircraft, military prowess and march past by armed forces were on majestic display. The main attractions of the parade were scintillating show of air power, fascinating Tableau depicting the diverse culture and dance by colourfully dressed schoolchildren. Around 25,000 security personnel were deployed across the city while the commandos of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police and Delhi Police kept vigil at important locations. Minutes before the parade began, PM Manmohan Singh, Defence Minister AK Antony and chiefs of armed forces laid wreaths at 'Amar Jawan Jyoti', the war memorial at the India Gate. (Photo by Mohd Zakir/Hindustan Times via Getty Images)