New Delhi [India], Jan 26 (NT): As the nation is all set to mark the 69th Republic Day on Thursday, security has been beefed up all over the places.

 Armed Security forces have been deployed in numbers, to keep an eye on the situations. Vehicles, in each and every police points, are being monitored thoroughly. Vigilance at sensitive spots across the nation has been augmented to ensure safety and security mesures.

For the first time eternally,  world leaders of 10 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries - Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Myanmar (Burma), Cambodia, Laos and Brunei will poise the Republic Day parade as chief guests in the national capital.

On the eve of Republic Day, Rashtrapati Bhawan was adorned beautifully with lights.

Rajpath will come energetic on Thursday morning where the nation showcases her military power and ethnicity coupled with the latest initiatives and attainments along with her rich miscellaneous social and cultural legacy. Another feather in tomorrow's pageant will be two tableaux showcasing our historical, civilization, educational, religious and cultural association with the ASEAN nations.

The parade ceremonial will start at the Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate, where the Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the nation in paying respect and tribute to the martyrs by laying a wreath. (NT)