A couple of days before the grand spectacle on Kartavya Path on Republic Day, a full dress rehearsal of what will be for sure a magnificent parade.
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IMAGE: The BSF's camel contingent.
IMAGE: The BSF women's contingent.
IMAGE: A lady contingent from the Army Medical Corps take part in the full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day parade 2024, January 23, 2024. All photographs: ANI Photo
IMAGE: The Indian Air Force contingent.
IMAGE: The first-ever Tri-Services women's contingent.
IMAGE: The Sikh Regiment.
IMAGE: The French Foreign Legion.
IMAGE: Glimpses from the full Dress rehearsal, here and below.
IMAGE: The Indian Army's T-90 Bhishma tank during the Republic Day rehearsal in New Delhi, January 23, 2024.
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