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Republic Day: Why does India organise a parade to mark the occasion?

India celebrated its 74th Republic Day with a grand parade that saw many firsts, but what is the significance of the marches?

Rafale, two Jaguar and two Mig29 aircraft fly over Rajpath in Eklavya formation during the 72nd Republic Day Parade
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BS Web Team New Delhi
Camels decked in colourful finery, aerial shows with fleets in dazzling formations and elaborate tableaux of various states. This is how India celebrates January 26 every year. On Thursday too, the country celebrated its 74th Republic Day, where hundreds of Indians braved the January chill to watch the parade.

The parade saw many firsts. The "Daredevils" motorcycle riders from the Corps of Signals were co-led by a woman officer, Agniveers marched alongside other armed forces and the Narcotics Control Bureau had its tableau. Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, the president of Egypt, was invited as the chief guest.

The parade marks one