Photo Story: Scenes from the Republic Day celebrations in India

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Photos taken during India’s 71st Republic Day celebrations in India. The Republic Day of India marks the adoption of the constitution of India and the transition of India from a British Domination to a republic on 26 January 1950.

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Republic Day celebrations in Srinagar
Jammu and Kashmir female police officers attend the 71st Republic Day celebrations in Srinagar, India, 26 January 2020. EPA-EFE/FAROOQ KHAN
Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi
Anti satellite ASAT missile launchers roll past Rajpath during the 71st Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi, India, 26 January 2020. EPA-EFE/HARISH TYAGI
Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (C) greets people during the 71st Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi, India, 26 January 2020. EPA-EFE/HARISH TYAGI
Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi
India’s Jaguar fighter planes in arrowhead formation fly over Rajpath during the 71st Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi, India, 26 January 2020. EPA-EFE/HARISH TYAGI
Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi
Members of India’s Central Reserve Police Force women motorcycle team roll past Rajpath during the 71st Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi, India, 26 January 2020. EPA-EFE/HARISH TYAGI
Republic Day celebrations in Bangalore
The canine unit of the Response Counter Terrorism Team (garuda team) of Karnataka takes part in a drill during the 71st Republic Day celebrations in Bangalore, India, 26 January 2020. EPA-EFE/JAGADEESH NV
Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi
Akash missile launchers roll past Rajpath during the 71st Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi, India, 26 January 2020. EPA-EFE/HARISH TYAGI
Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi
Ballway Machine Pikate (BMP-II) roll past Rajpath during the 71st Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi, India, 26 January 2020. EPA-EFE/HARISH TYAGI
Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi
India’s Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) contingent marches during the 71st Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi, India, 26 January 2020. EPA-EFE/HARISH TYAGI
Republic Day celebrations in Bangalore
India’s Security Forces’ Dog Squad marches during the 71st Republic Day celebrations in Bangalore, India, 26 January 2020. EPA-EFE/JAGADEESH NV
Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi
India’s Central Reserve Police Force Marching Contingent marches during the 71st Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi, India, 26 January 2020. EPA-EFE/HARISH TYAGI

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