India celebrates its 69th Republic Day today with a record 10 Heads of States, from ASEAN or the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, watching the grand parade with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Rajpath, the ceremonial road in the heart of Delhi. They will be seated on a 100-foot stage enclosed by bullet-proof glass, three times bigger than last year, their presence demonstrating India's emphasis on progressing from a 'Look East' to 'Act East' policy. There is unprecedented security in Delhi with mobile hit teams, anti-aircraft guns and sharpshooters keeping a watch on the eight-km-long parade route from Rajpath to Red Fort.
Smriti Irani tweet on her twitter handle “ #RepublicDay greetings to Indians across the world. On this day, let us take pride in the achievements of our Nation and reaffirm our commitment to contribute towards building a #NewIndia, a #PositiveIndia.”
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.
The 69th Republic Day of India is celebrated in Japan today, at Indian Emb Tokyo organized a Flag Hoisting Programme at the Chancery premises. Ambassador Sujan R. Chinoy deform the national flag which was followed by the singing of the National Anthem.
69th #RepublicDay of India celebrated in Japan today. @IndianEmbTokyo organised a Flag Hoisting Programme at the Chancery premises. Ambassador Sujan R. Chinoy unfurled the national flag which was followed by the singing of the National Anthem. pic.twitter.com/I1VGC85JKH
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