In Pictures: India's 69th Republic Day

India celebrated its 69th Republic Day with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosting 10 Asean leaders as chief guests of honour at the ceremonial parade held at Rajpath, New Delhi.

Various tableaus or floats depicting the different states in India joined the parade, some even with dancers on top of them.
Various tableaus or floats depicting the different states in India joined the parade, some even with dancers on top of them.ST PHOTO: TIMOTHY DAVID
Various tableaus or floats depicting the different states in India joined the parade, some even with dancers on top of them.
Various tableaus or floats depicting the different states in India joined the parade, some even with dancers on top of them.ST PHOTO: TIMOTHY DAVID
Various tableaus or floats depicting the different states in India joined the parade, some even with dancers on top of them.
Various tableaus or floats depicting the different states in India joined the parade, some even with dancers on top of them.ST PHOTO: TIMOTHY DAVID
Various tableaus or floats depicting the different states in India joined the parade, some even with dancers on top of them.
Various tableaus or floats depicting the different states in India joined the parade, some even with dancers on top of them.ST PHOTO: TIMOTHY DAVID
Various floats depicting the different states in India joined the parade, some even with dancers on top of them.
Various floats depicting the different states in India joined the parade, some even with dancers on top of them.ST PHOTO: TIMOTHY DAVID
Female motorcycle riders from the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) perform stunts during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
Female motorcycle riders from the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) perform stunts during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.ST PHOTO: TIMOTHY DAVID
Female motorcycle riders from the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) perform stunts during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
Female motorcycle riders from the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) perform stunts during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.ST PHOTO: TIMOTHY DAVID
Huge crowds lined the streets as early as 6am in the morning despite the fog to get seats at the parade.
Huge crowds lined the streets as early as 6am in the morning despite the fog to get seats at the parade.ST PHOTO: TIMOTHY DAVID
Huge crowds lined the streets as early as 6am in the morning despite the fog to get seats at the parade.
Huge crowds lined the streets as early as 6am in the morning despite the fog to get seats at the parade.ST PHOTO: TIMOTHY DAVID
Huge crowds lined the streets as early as 6am in the morning despite the fog to get seats at the parade.
Huge crowds lined the streets as early as 6am in the morning despite the fog to get seats at the parade.ST PHOTO: TIMOTHY DAVID
The Indian Air Force flypass involved 38 aircraft, including 21 fighters, 12 helicopters and five transporters.
The Indian Air Force flypass involved 38 aircraft, including 21 fighters, 12 helicopters and five transporters.ST PHOTO: TIMOTHY DAVID
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and his wife Ms Ho Ching arrive at the parade.
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and his wife Ms Ho Ching arrive at the parade.ST PHOTO: TIMOTHY DAVID
Mounted on camels, the band of the Border Security Force (BSF) which is the only one of its kind in the world, marched in to the song Hum Hai Seema Suraksha Bal (We are the border security force).
Mounted on camels, the band of the Border Security Force (BSF) which is the only one of its kind in the world, marched in to the song Hum Hai Seema Suraksha Bal (We are the border security force).ST PHOTO: TIMOTHY DAVID
One of the contingents from the various forces of India marching at the parade.
One of the contingents from the various forces of India marching at the parade.ST PHOTO: TIMOTHY DAVID
One of the contingents from the various forces of India marching at the parade.
One of the contingents from the various forces of India marching at the parade.ST PHOTO: TIMOTHY DAVID
Published
Jan 26, 2018, 8:00 pm SGT
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